Apr 18, 2024  
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCD 342 - Policy and Econ of Climate Change

3 Credits


Students investigate the political and economic forces that have shaped past efforts to address climate change, and explore policy options including international treaties, national regulations, and municipal efforts.  Students analyze the benefits and pitfalls of market based solutions, and utilize the tools of economics to evaluate the impacts of alternative policies in order to develop a vision for a sustainable climate future.
Prerequisites: One of the following: SCD 230 , ECN 263 , BUS 226 , MET 125 , MET 244 , MET 270 , BIO 234 , or GSC 120 .