ECON 143B: Natural Resource Economics

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2011-12 → 2011-12 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 219

Prerequisites: ECON 143A/ENSC 143A or consent of instructor

Description: Considers the extraction and use of natural resources. Topics include land use and natural capital economics and valuation; economics of mineral and nonrenewable resources including recycling; and managing biologi- cal and renewable resources, including common property, efficient usage, and regulation.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with ENSC 143B.