The environmental and natural resource economics major focuses on the application of economic principles to the efficient allocation of natural resources such as minerals, oil and natural gas, the management of public lands and pollution of public goods such as air and water.
With increasing competition for limited land, water and other natural resources in the U.S. and throughout the world, as well as growing concern about environmental degradation, there is a growing need for professionals who can assist in the process of balancing economic and environmental tradeoffs.
ENRE graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to the goals of organizations and agencies in both the private and public sectors.
Students who graduate in environmental and natural resource economics may pursue the following career options:
- private firms with environmental compliance and restoration activities
- conservation initiatives directed toward energy or other natural resources
- consulting firms that assist clients in meeting environmental objectives
- non-profit environmental organizations
- federal government agencies
- state and local government agencies
- graduate studies in natural resource and environmental economics
- professional program in environmental law
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