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ENVS 432 - Seminar in Energy and Environmental Economics


Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: QFR, 4SS, WADV

This seminar examines energy and environmental economics issues, mostly in the U.S. We will discuss carbon and sulfur dioxide emissions in the context of the electricity and automotive industries, as well as the transition to renewable energy. We will consider some of the main government programs that affect pollution, efficiency, and social welfare. Students will write and present an original economics research paper.

Enrollment Limit: 10
Instructor: P. Brehm

Consent of the Instructor Required: A
Prerequisites & Notes: ECON 253 and ECON 255
Cross List Information: ECON 432


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