ECON478

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ECON478 - Economics of the Natural Environment

Agricultural & Applied EconUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

007998

Course Description

Economics is used to study the allocation, management, and ownership of such natural resources as air, fisheries, forests, global resources, minerals, natural areas, oil & gas, water, and wildlife. The course is comprised of theoretical models and detailed applications - including the relationship between economic development and environment, the economics of climate change, and the economics of public land management. Emphasis is placed on the causes and effects of alternative institutions governing the use of the natural environment with a focus on property rights, legal rules, regulations, and administrative agencies.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Attributes

CE - CL (Cross Listed)

Enrollment Requirements

015747

Course Requisites

Cross Listed Courses

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No