ECON2505 Env Econ, SP2016 Mon. D727
This interdisciplinary course examines current environmental issues from a macroeconomic perspective, focusing on both the long and short-term economic viability of various proposals to address current environmental challenges. While the discipline of Economics serves as a central focus, the course draws extensively from the perspectives of Sociology, Architectural Technology, Environmental Control Technology, Hospitality Management (sustainable tourism), and Sustainable Technology. Traditional goals of economic efficiency will be examined in the context of the need to expand renewable energy sources, green building design and construction, sustainable agriculture and trade, resource allocation and other efforts to combat climate change on a global scale. It focuses on both the long and short-term economic viability of various proposals to address current environmental challenges drawing upon the inherent interdisciplinary connection to these vital economic issues.
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Final presentations
The final presentation schedule which was distributed in class on Monday is posted again here. […] See MoreFinal presentations
Assigned reading for Mon Feb 8
1)According to Atkinson and Hackler, what do neoclassical economists view as the most effective […] See MoreAssigned reading for Mon Feb 8
Farm in Brooklyn warehouse
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This is cool and very innovative growing plants and fish together at the same time and being able […] See More
Question 1 The index is designed to measure the performance of cities in five categories which […] See More
1.Describe what the urban sustainability index proposes to do? The index is designed to measure […] See More
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Navy Yard tour (extra credit)
Carlos Emil Castro Monday Class Environmental Economics Brooklyn Navy Yard Tour Brooklyn Navy Yard is located in 63 […] See MoreNavy Yard tour (extra credit)
