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Economic Approaches to Environmental Problems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
7/14/25 - 8/21/25
MoWe 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.		 McCormack M01-0410 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
7/14/25 - 8/21/25
Time
MoWe 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0410
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

Description

An introduction to the economist's approach to solving environmental problems. The course examines applicable economic theories, then uses them to develop a framework for analyzing a wide range of environmental issues. Topics include benefit/cost analysis; measurement of environmental damages; and current government approaches to solving air, water, and solid waste pollution problems.

Prerequisites

ENVSCI 122 or ECON 100 or 101 or permission of instructor.

Registration Opens March 3

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 2, 6 weeks

Class Dates

7/14/2025 - 8/21/2025

Location

McCormack M01-0410

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jennifer Clifford

Tuition*

$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

Tuition Details