ECON 233 - Economics of Energy and Sustainability

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FA. An introduction to economics with detailed focus on energy and sustainability issues. Students will explore interactions among economic, social, natural, and technological systems through the lens of sustainability, including global energy resource scarcity and historical patterns of economic growth and how they impact individuals and society through local and global economic systems. Students are expected to develop a vision for being more responsible to God and each other, vis-a-vis, energy, economics, and the environment. Topics include definitions of sustainability, economic systems, energy markets: energy production and consumptions systems, Biblical and ethical perspectives on consumption and production of goods and energy, and efficiency and equity of resource allocation. The course includes experiential learning excursions. This course satisfies requirements for the societal structures in North America core category. Prerequisites: MATH 132 or MATH 171