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14.420 Environmental Policy and Economics
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Not offered regularly; consult department
(Subject meets with 14.42)
Prereq: 14.01
Units: 4-0-8![]()
Introduces students to key concepts and recent advances in environmental economics, and explores their application to environmental policy questions. Topics include market efficiency and market failure, methods for valuing the benefits of environmental quality, the proper role of government in the regulation of the environment, environmental policy design and implementation challenges. Also considers international aspects of environmental policy including the economics of climate change, trade and the environment and environmental challenges in developing countries. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
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