ECON3423 (Environmental Economics) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 2.8/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Applies the tools of economics to environmental issues. Explores taxonomy of environmental effects; externalities; the commons problem; taxation, regulations, marketable permits, and property rights as a solution; measuring benefits of cleaner air and water, noise abatement, and recreational areas; global issues including tropical deforestation and acid rain; and the relevance of economics to the environmental debate.
Data updated October 2026.