ECON 163Issues in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development

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Examines theoretical issues such as sustainable development and the allocation of non-renewable resources to future generations, renewable and exhaustible energy resources, water scarcity, over-harvesting of fisheries and forests, wetlands, recyclable resources, population growth, and policy options for a sustainable future. Students can only receive credit for either ECON 152 or ECON 163 but not both. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.