EC238A: Environmental Economics (Fall 2019)

Calendar Description

Economic theory is applied to the problems of environmental disruption and pollution. The factors that inhibit environmental improvement are examined. Economic policies that can be used to prevent environmental decay are studied.

Prerequisites

EC120, EC140

Exclusions

n/a

Instructor

Nafeez Fatima (MA, MSc)
Office: LH2003
Office hours: Monday, 1:00 - 2:20 p.m.

Lectures

Monday and Wednesday, 2:30 - 3:50 p.m. in LH1009

Teaching Assistants

Shahin Rezaei Dashti

Office: LH2065

Textbook

Environmental & Natural Resource Economics (2012), Tom Tietenberg & Lynne Lewis, 10th Edition.

MyLearningSpace

The lecture notes for each relevant topic will be posted on MLS. The contents of the exams including practice problems will be announced in class and on MLS. Students are encouraged to visit this site frequently.

Evaluation

A final mark out of 100 will be calculated as follows:

• Midterm #1 (October 23): 25%
• Midterm #2 (November 20): 25%
• Final Exam (During exam period): 50%