ECON257
ENVIRON & NAT RESOURCE ECON
Other titles (3)
- DISC:ENVIR & NAT RESOURCE ECON
- ENVIRO & NAT RESOURCE ECON
- ENVIRON & NATURAL RES ECON
- Department
- Economics
- Terms offered
- 9
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: This is an advanced course, using the methods of microeconomics of producer and consumer theory, to analyze issues concerning the optimal use of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources, the measurement of the benefits and costs of environmental regulation, and policies concerning the use of market-based incentives to internalize environmental externalities. Different applied case studies will also be discussed, potential examples include global warming, agricultural policy, air quality regulation, and population growth.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2007–2017
1997 2017
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 9% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2013 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2012 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2011 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2010 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2009 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2008 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2007 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC120 20172009
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM JC206 2010-1
- Wed, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM JC206 2010-2
- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC206 2006
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC117 2001
- Mon, Wed, 2:25 PM–3:40 PM JC217 1998
- Tue, Thu, 2:40 PM–3:55 PM JC117 1997
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2017 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 28 of 25 enrolled | 35769 |
| Spring 2015 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 25 enrolled | 34044 |
| Spring 2013 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 25 enrolled | 32225 |
| Fall 2010 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 35 enrolled | 27054 |
| Spring 2009 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Lecture | 1 | 33 of 50 enrolled | 36666 |
| Fall 2006 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 50 enrolled | 24030 |
| Spring 2001 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 65 enrolled | 35211 |
| Fall 1998 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 99 enrolled | 22206 |
| Fall 1997 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 99 enrolled | 22206 |
No-credit sessions
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2013 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise | - | 11 of 25 enrolled | 32226 |
| Fall 2010 | Jacqueline M. Geoghegan | Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise | - | 19 of 35 enrolled | 27055 |