AGEC 445 - Natural Resources Economics

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring-even

Economic, social and political factors involved in conservation and utilization of natural resources. Discussion of investment criteria including benefit-cost analysis, multi-objective planning externalities and welfare economics. Impact of outdoor recreation, aesthetics and other non-market considerations associated with resource development. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.

Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 or ECON 202.
Crosslisted With: AGEC 645