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THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

AAE/ENVIRST 244
Course Description

The "economic way of thinking" about global and regional environmental issues. Topics include climate change, biodiversity preservation, ocean fisheries, environmental impacts of international trade, poverty and the environment, and sustainability.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

4

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.46

5.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.59%

1.99% from Historical

A Rate
56.34%

40.44% from Historical

Class Size
71

-18.39% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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