Environmental Economics

Spring 2012 quarter

Faculty

Ralph Murphy political science and economics

Description

This MES elective is designed with both theoretical and practical applied components to develop a strong understanding for how economics (and related topics) can improve and enhance environmental problem solving.A major goal of the class is to make students familiar and comfortable with the language, concepts, models and methodologies used in environmental economic analysis.The class explores the uses and applications of key concepts from micro, environmental, and ecological economics to develop a deeper understanding of public policy initiatives for the environment, sustainability, regulatory reform, and the challenges of the current fiscal crisis in the United States

Advertised Schedule

6-10p Mon

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Undergraduate Credit Option

Requires Faculty Approval

Offered During

Evening