ECON 444 - Non-market valuation and environmental policy

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Environmental Studies
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3SS, WR
This course is canceled effecetive 11.02.10.

This seminar introduces non-market valuation methods used to value public goods and services which are not or cannot be correctly priced by markets. These methods are used to inform the allocation of resources to environmental services and for cost/benefit analysis of environmental projects, pollution or regulations. Students will apply techniques including hedonic models, recreation demand models and other contingent valuation methods.
Enrollment Limit: 10
Instructor: S. Bhattarchjee
Consent of the Instructor Required? No
Prerequisites & Notes
231, 255, 253 or consent of instructor