University of Portland Bulletin 2022-2023

ECN 326 Climate Change Economics and Policy: A Global Perspective

Examines (expected) impacts of climate change, mitigation of and adaptation policies to climate change and associated challenges. Contextualizes the U.S. approach by comparing it with policies in other parts of the world and highlights the role of uncertainty for climate change decision-making.  The course draws on diverse disciplinary perspectives within the social sciences with an emphasis on economics.

Prerequisite

ECN 121; ECN 120 recommended
  • Up one level
  • 300