ECON 172 PZ -Environmental Economics

Institution: Pitzer

Description: In this course you will learn how to analyze the economics of environmental protection. We begin with the Fundamental Balance Model which models the impacts of economic activity on resources and the environment. We then cover several policy approaches such as command-and-control, incentives-based mechanisms, and the promotion of green investments. We also focus on the global challenge of greenhouse gas emissions and look more locally at California’s cap-and-trade system.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 052 PZ Please also check the current course schedule for requirements.

For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal.