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Economic Approaches to Environmental Problems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWe 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWe 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

An introduction to the economist's approach to solving environmental problems. The course examines applicable economic theories, then uses them to develop a framework for analyzing a wide range of environmental issues. Topics include benefit/cost analysis; measurement of environmental damages; and current government approaches to solving air, water, and solid waste pollution problems.

Prerequisites

ENVSCI 122 or ECON 100 or 101 or permission of instructor.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

23 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Matthew Boyd

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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