ENVECONC176
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ENVECON C176 - Climate Change Economics
Subject
ENVECON
Course Number
C176
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Climate Change Economics
Course Description
This course is a self-contained introduction to the economics of climate change. Climate change is caused by a large variety of economic activities, and many of its impacts will have economic consequences. Economists have studied climate change for more than two decades, and economic arguments are often powerful in policy decisions. The course will familiarize students with these arguments and equip them with the tools to participate in discussions of climate change policy through an economic lens.
Minimum
4
Maximum
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Anthoff
Breadth
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Cross-Listed Course(s)
Formats
Laboratory, Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Minimum Hours
2
Maximum Hours
2
Laboratory Mode of Instruction
In Person
Minimum Hours
7
Maximum Hours
7
Term
Summer
Duration (in weeks)
8
Minimum Hours
6
Maximum Hours
6
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Minimum Hours
4
Maximum Hours
4
Laboratory Mode of Instruction
In Person
Minimum Hours
12.5
Maximum Hours
12.5
Term
Summer
Duration (in weeks)
6
Minimum Hours
9
Maximum Hours
9
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Minimum Hours
6
Maximum Hours
6
Laboratory Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Minimum Hours
16.5
Maximum Hours
16.5