Academic Catalog

ECON425 ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

Course Code: 3110425
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Economics
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. SERAP AÞIK
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

The effects of economic activity on the natural environment with special reference to urban development forms the central subject matter of the course. Consideration is given to economic analysis of the causes of pollution and its control through taxes, the use of property rights and standards.