ECON 1711 — Economics of Sustainability
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Studies the significance of behavioral assumptions on economic outcomes and social norms, specifically as these relate to the perceived value of resources and the broader ecosystem. Explores the importance of economic concepts such as externalities and elasticity in relation to a market-driven economy, price, and consumption behavior. Through the use of elementary life cycle analysis, introduces both the definition and responsibilities of the rational agent as these relate to the establishment of sustainable outcomes. Offers students an opportunity to articulate the relationship between economic growth and climate change and reconcile the historical relationship between social values and sustainable outcomes.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer B 2023 | 1 | 20 | 49 | 41% | 29.0 |
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 48 | 49 | 98% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 45 | 45 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 43 | 44 | 98% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 42 | 43 | 98% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 67% · Th 67% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (67% of sections), M (33% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Madhavi Venkatesan (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Madhavi Venkatesan (100% of students) · reviews
Summer B
- Madhavi Venkatesan (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (ECON course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ECON courses · Plan it at numap.app