Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy

Name: Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy
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This free online course will teach you how economic concepts explain environmental issues and direct policy solutions.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Define cost-benefit analysis and its role in environmental decision-making.
Outline the concept of discounting in environmental economics.
Describe external costs and their impact on market efficiency.
Distinguish between negative and positive externalities.
Explain the characteristics of public goods and common-pool resources.
Discuss the causes and consequences of market failure in environmental contexts.
Identify incentive-based policies used to address environmental issues.
List major international and US environmental laws and regulations.

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