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Economic Approaches to Environmental Problems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
6/1/26 - 7/9/26
MoWe 6p.m. – 9p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $1482 (guest students)
Date
6/1/26 - 7/9/26
Time
MoWe 6p.m. – 9p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1482 (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.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

6/1/2026 - 7/9/2026

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

5 / 30

Status

Open

Instructor

Matthew Boyd

Tuition*

$1482 (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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