As a major in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (ENRE), you will acquire tools that can help answer these questions. This major integrates the natural sciences with economics to help us understand why many of earth's natural resources are under threat and how we can design policies to address these threats. Students will learn to weigh options and make important decisions concerning the protection, restoration, development, and use of our natural resources. The major prepares students for graduate school or for careers in the public and private sector that address environmental and natural resource management, business, or public policy. Professionals in these fields play an important role in coordinating interdisciplinary teams to address such complex problems. Graduates gain an understanding of both natural sciences and the economy.<br><br>The Green Markets and Sustainability option is for those who want to understand why our earth's natural resources are under threat, and how we can create a sustainable society that protects the environment while maintaining a high standard of living. This option studies how to restructure traditional markets in order to help address environmental problems.<br><br>Green Markets have many advantages over traditional government regulations in solving environmental problems, and in many circumstances Green Markets can be far more effective at protecting the environment while also enhancing the economic vitality of our communities. But Green Markets need to be carefully structured if they are to be effective. Our GMS option teaches students about the promise of this approach, and how to design green markets so as to avoid potential risks.