AREC 340 - Introduction: Economics of Natural Resources

This course is an introduction to natural resource economics. The tools learned in the principles of economics are applied to a diverse set of natural resource issues and policies including: forestry, mining, marine, climate change, wildlife, biodiversity, agriculture, and recreation. In examining these issues, students will become better acquainted with resource economics models and decision making, applied welfare analysis, and multi-generational economics problems.

Credit not allowed for both AREC 340 and ECON 340.

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• Natural Resource Economics: An Introduction, 3rd Ed. (2015)
  Field, Barry C.
  ISBN: 978-1478627807