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environmental economics

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Environmental economics is an academic field that employs economic theory and quantitative methods to analyze the complex interdependencies between economic systems and the natural environment. It investigates environmental problems such as pollution and resource depletion through the lens of market failures and externalities, aiming to develop policy instruments for efficient resource allocation and environmental sustainability.

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