ECON2277 · Economics

Environmental Economics and Policy

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Richard Sweeney

Associate Professor, Economics Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.2
Course: 4.1

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Richard Sweeney

Associate Professor, Economics Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.2
Course: 4.1

About this course

This course provides an introduction to the economics of environmental policy. We begin by examining market failures from externalities and public goods. We then discuss public policy options to correct these failures, and develop tools to assess the costs and benefits of each approach. With this framework in place, the remainder of the course is spent evaluating past efforts to conserve land and improve air and water quality, before concluding with an extensive discussion about global climate change policy.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.71 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.57 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.42 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.62 / 5

Weekly effort: ~5 hours

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Evaluation history 5 terms

All available terms for ECON2277. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Summer 2024	2	4.4	4.5
Fall 2023	1	3.5	3.8
Fall 2022	1	4.2	4.4
Fall 2021	1	4.5	4.4
Fall 2020	1	4.1	4.3