Advanced Environmental Economics

This course is intended for PhD students who specialize in the field of environmental economics. It provides an advanced analysis of the interplay between economic activities and the environment, and environmental regulation. The course will focus on the application of several advanced economic tools and methods covered in the core PhD theory courses to environmental problems. Topics may include the application of general equilibrium theory, game theory, real options theory, optimal control theory, dynamic optimization, and econometric analysis to environmental policy analysis and design.