Course Description

Economics 172a/b Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

Economic issues pertaining to the exploitation and conservation of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as fisheries, forests and energy. The course also explores the tension between economic growth and environmental quality and evaluates alternative approaches to environmental problems.

Antirequisite: The former Economics 174a/b or 175a/b, Economics 374a/b, 396a/b (if taken in 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02) and 397a/b (if taken in 1998-99).
Prerequisite: Economics 150a/b.
3 lecture hours, half course.


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