Natural Resource Econ & Policy (ECON125 PO (UG23))

Semester: Spring Term 2024 (UNDG)

Faculty

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

Tue-Thu, 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM (1/16/2024 - 5/10/2024) Location: PO (Hahn Social Science Bldg 101 - 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.