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May 13, 2024
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ECON 331 - Natural Resource Economics 3 SS, QPh
Second Semester. This course applies microeconomic analysis to the allocation and management of natural resources and the environment. Economic modeling is used to analyze the optimal use of resources such as land, water, and fossil fuels. Issues of land use and urban sprawl, efficient pricing for water and power, species extinction, optimal extraction of a mineral over time, and the reliance on natural resources in the context of growing populations will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: ECON 253 and MATH 133. ENVS 231 recommended.
This course is cross-listed with ENVS 331.
Enrollment Limit: 20. Ms. Gaudin
Credits: 3 credits
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