ENVS 1500

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ENVS 1500
An Introduction to the Economics of Environmental and Natural Resources

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides an introduction to the economic foundations for public decision-making regarding environmental quality and natural resources. Emphasis is placed on how basic tools of economic analysis can be used to identify sources of environmental problems and solutions to these problems. Topics to be covered include individual hand concepts underlying market success, market failure with particular focus on public goods and externalities, benefit-cost analysis and non-market valuation, incentive-based policies for controlling pollution, and economic aspects of renewable and non-renewable resources.


Forbidden Overlaps AEM 1500, AEM 2500, ENVS 1500, ENVS 2500

Enrollment Priority Enrollment preference given to: E&S majors. Not open to: Dyson School students.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG, SCH-AG)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 1500

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12192 ENVS 1500   LEC 001

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    • MW Warren Hall B25
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Hoque, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    E&S majors following the Sustainable Business and Environmental Economics (SBEE) concentration are expected to enroll in AEM 2500.