Chapter 13: Environmental Economics and Policies

Cuyahoga River in Peninsula, OH. Thanks to the Clear Water Act, billions of pounds of pollution have been kept out of the river.
Cuyahoga River in Peninsula, OH. Thanks to the Clear Water Act, billions of pounds of pollution have been kept out of the river.

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

  • Define cost-benefit analysis.
  • Explain why discounting is controversial.
  • Explain the concept of external cost.
  • Know what incentive policies are, what they do, and their strengths and weaknesses.
  • List major international and US environmental laws and regulations.

Chapter Outline

  • 13.1 Environmental Economics
  • 13.2 Environmental Laws and Regulations
  • 13.3 Chapter 16 Resources

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