A reading to learn about the economics of Earth’s environment and climate.
Students will read and discuss topics on the economics of the environment. These topics include the different approaches used by economists to analyze environmental issues, various applications of economic theory to environmental issues, techniques for economic analysis of the environment, and various environmental policy options. Students will study and analyze environmental policies for fisheries management, sustainable agriculture, and climate change.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
Define sustainability and value in the context of environmental economics.
Compare regulated and unregulated markets with respect to economic efficiency and environmental impacts.
About the Tool
Tool Name
Microeconomics and the Environment
Discipline
Economics
Topic(s) in Discipline
Climate Change and Economics; Microeconomics
Climate Topic
Climate Change and Economics
Type of Tool
Reading
Grade Level
Undergraduate
Location
Global
Language
English
Translation
Developed by
Jonathan M. Harris, Brian Roach and Anne-Marie Codur
Hosted at
Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University
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