Chapter 28.1
Environmental Economics: Connecting Markets, Policy, and the Natural World
Explore how economic tools like carbon taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and environmental valuation help societies balance growth with environmental protection.
What You'll Learn
Externalities and market failure explain why environmental regulations are necessary.
Carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems incentivize cleaner business practices economically.
Natural capital and ecosystem services assign economic value to environmental resources.
Environmental valuation and green markets connect sustainability to profitable economic decisions.
What You'll Practice
1
Students calculate net economic benefits from environmental investments and trade-offs.
2
Learners analyze carbon taxes, cap-and-trade, and renewable energy cost scenarios.
3
Practice questions test vocabulary including externalities, carbon footprint, and natural capital.
Why This Matters
Understanding environmental economics equips students to analyze real-world trade-offs between economic growth and environmental protection, a skill essential for informed citizenship and future decision-making.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Externalities
Carbon Tax
Cap-and-Trade
Natural Capital
Sustainability
OH Curriculum Aligned
