This course will introduce the basic concepts including economic welfare, externality, public good, global commons, policy approaches for dealing with externality, and techniques for quality analysis. It will include case studies where groups will design economic incentives and policy solutions to major problems. It will have sections on particular problems including climate change, water and air quality, animal waste, toxic contamination, forestry and fishery policy.

Enrollment is restricted to MDP students during Phase 1. Interested students should add themselves to the waitlist and will be able to enroll pending seat availability and priority starting Phase 2.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.