Joint Subject |
1.253J/ESD.222J |
Faculty |
Joseph Coughlin
Frederick Salvucci |
Type |
Graduate |
Credit Hours |
3-0-9 |
Credit Type |
H |
Prerequisites |
permission of instructor |
Specialization Area(s) |
UIS, RP |
Description |
Through a combination of lectures, cases, and class discussions the subject examines the economic and political conflict between transportation and the environment. Investigates the role of government regulation, green business and transportation policy as a facilitator of economic development and environmental sustainability. Analyzes a variety of international policy problems including government-business relations, the role of interest groups, non-governmental organizations, and the public and media in the regulation of the automobile; sustainable development; global warming; politics of risk and siting of transport facilities; environmental justice; equity; as well as transportation and public health in the urban metropolis. Provides students with an opportunity to apply transportation and planning methods to develop policy alternatives in the context of environmental politics. |
Syllabus |
No syllabus available |
Subject URL |
http://stellar.mit.edu/classlink/course11.html |
Term |
Spring 10 |
Day (Time) Room |
F (2:00-5:00) 1-277 | |
Evaluation |
No subject evaluation available |
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