Economic issues pertaining to the exploitation and conservation of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as fisheries, forests and energy. The course also explores the tension between economic growth and environmental quality and evaluates alternative approaches to environmental problems.

Antirequisite(s): Economics 2170A/B, Economics 3374A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.