Course Description
Economic concepts and tools relevant to water allocation and use; connections between hydrologic cycle, economic activity, and ecological health. Research project analyzes spatial and temporal dimensions of water use, economic growth, population growth, legal institutions. Models of water use and crop growth provide insight into economic decisions of agricultural producers.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students do extended readings focusing on technical
aspects of theoretical and empirical models. They also do a
directed research project guided through individual meetings
with the professor. Projects are designed to complete, within
the course of the semester, original research on water
resources that employs advanced analytical tools such as
econometrics, non-market valuation, welfare analysis, and
geographic information systems. The goal is for graduate
students to submit their projects for presentation at
professional conferences and/or for publication in peer-
reviewed journals.
Athena Title
Water Resource Econ and Mgmt
Prerequisite
Third or fourth year standing and (AAEC(ENVM) 3020 or AAEC 3020E) and (AAEC 2580 or AAEC 2580E or ECON 2106 or ECON 2106E or ECON 2106H)
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Topical Outline
Syllabus
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