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Policy and Econ of Climate Change (SCD 342)

Term: Academic Year 2020-21 - Fall - All

Faculty

Meghan Salmon-Tumas
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Schedule

Mon-Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (8/31/2020 - 10/13/2020) Location: MAIN LJCSE 142
Tue-Fri, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM (8/31/2020 - 10/13/2020) Location: MAIN LJCSE 142

Description

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.
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing

Lib Ed: Env: Comm-Policies