ECO 370 Wk 3 Discussion – Policy

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In week 3, we take a direct look at the economic and environmental consequences of policy changes. Policies may be evaluated for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, equity, incentives for innovation, enforceability, and morality. Please answer at least one of the following sets of questions/scenarios, feeling free to connect to your local policies and situations:

Please choose a current or historic policy and evaluate it for the qualities listed above. Are these policies effective?

Why are incentive-based approaches to environmental quality improvement used? What are the advantages and disadvantages to these incentive-based approaches?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.