This major provides students with the basic tools of economic analysis and an understanding of the mechanics of resource production, conservation, and use, in both ecological and economic terms.

This combined major in environmental studies (ENVS) and economics (ECON) does not offer any concentrations.

Kết quả học tập của chương trình

✔ Students graduating with a B.A. degree in environmental studies/economics combined will be able to:

✔ Identify the societal (social, political, economic and ethical) agents and structures that contribute to environmental change. (social science competency)

✔ Describe the structure and functioning of major physical and ecological components of the earth’s systems. (natural science competency)

✔ Access and analyze a complex literature addressing specific topics in environmental studies, and evaluate the usefulness and limitations of individual sources of information. (analytic thinking)

✔ Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. (communication skills).