环境与资源经济学将经济学原理应用于当今社会和未来社会所面临的众多多样的环境和自然资源挑战。在本专业中，您将研究人为决策如何影响我们的环境和自然资源，包括涉及土地使用，供水，水质，空气质量，农业，渔业和林业的问题。我们将为您提供资源经济学，商业和环境方面的坚实基础，并为您提供一系列数据和分析专业知识。本专业为您提供将经济概念和原理应用于环境，农业和自然的坚实基础资源挑战。您可以通过选择可持续发展与政策经济学或自然资源管理方面的专长来选择想要学习的高级主题。结合使用实际数据来解决实际问题的应用数据管理，统计和
The major in Environmental and Resource Economics emphasizes theory, quantitative methods, and policy, providing a solid foundation in economics of the environment and natural resource policy. This major prepares the student to work in the fields of environmental economics and natural resource policy in the areas of consulting, government, teaching, extension, and research. The major offers two concentrations in Natural Resource Management and the Economics of Sustainability and Policy. The Natural Resource Management concentration emphasizes an understanding of the economic, physical, legal, and political problems of managing and protecting the environment and related natural resources in today's world. It combines education in economics, and basic and applied biological and physical sciences with the fundamentals of public policy formulation. The Economics of Sustainability and Policy concentration is more focused on the policy side of environmental issues emphasizing economics and public policy. Both concentrations emphasize data analysis skills to be competitive in these fields.<br><br>Demonstrate quantitative competency concerning the application of economic theory, including the use of technical and mathematical tools to solve analytical problems and answer environmental and natural resource economics questions at the core of current policy debates. Identify, gather and evaluate data using appropriate statistical methods (both paper-based and computer-based) to derive meaningful, evidence-based conclusions. Practice effective verbal and written communication skills and awareness of diverse audiences when discussing technical issues and quantitative outcomes. Critically evaluate theorized and empirical outcomes with an eye on welfare enhancing long-run economic viability that must be mindful of the impacts of natural resource development on other planetary systems. Discuss contemporary issues and apply best practices to demonstrate responsible and ethical professional conduct that respects diverse perspectives and promotes inclusivity. Practice awareness of the limitations of quantitative approaches and their potential consequences and relevance to others, particularly underrepresented groups.