2012-2013 Pitzer Catalog 
    
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2012-2013 Pitzer Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ECON 172 PZ - Environmental Economics


The theory and practice of environmental economic policy. This course applies tools of economic theory including externalities, public goods and cost-benefit analysis to the study of environmental issues, with a strong emphasis on policy issues. Topics include pollution control, water policy, global warming and biological diversity. We consider alternative public policy instruments for environmental improvement, including the use of direct controls versus market controls.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 052 PZ 

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