Natural Resource Econ & Policy (ECON125 PO (UG20))

Semester: Spring Term 2021 (UNDG)

Faculty

	John L. JurewitzShow MyInfo popup for John L. Jurewitz
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM (1/25/2021 - 5/14/2021) Location: PO (Online SYNC - Lecture Only)

Description

Natural Resource Economics and Policy. Positive and normative economic analysis of natural resources and the institutions governing their uses. Covers economic theory of non-renewable and renewable resources; tragedy of the commons; mineral depletion; recycling; water allocation; fisheries; agriculture; forestry; land use policies; valuation of ecosystem services; international resource treaties; biodiversity and species extinction; wilderness and habitat preservation; population economics; and economic growth and sustainability. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: 52.