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Spring 2026
ECON 1661
Instructors

Robert Stavins

Schedule
January 26 - April 29
M, W, F 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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Economics of Climate Change and Environmental Policy

Description

Provides a survey, from the perspective of economics, of global climate change and public policies to address it, including international, regional, national, and sub-national policies. The political economy and politics of alternative policies are also covered. Methodological topics that are broadly relevant for other resource and environmental issues are featured.

Offered jointly with the Kennedy School as API-135.

Department
Economics
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Course Level
Graduate
Undergraduate
Interest Area
Business
Law & Policy
Credits
4
Cross Registration
Available