The Environmental and Resource Economics Program contributes to environmental education and policy. Strategic Value Environmental and Resource Economics research contributes to immediate policy concerns, as well as to longer-term issues, through efforts in applied economics, qualitative analysis, and international development. Audience The audience includes students, extension personnel, social scientists, and research-related groups. The Environmental and Resource Economics Program studies the economics of environmental issues, such as water and air quality, waste management, and sustainability of natural resources, while continuing work in land use, renewable and nonrenewable resource economics, and energy use. The program is based in the Department of Applied Economics and Management.
Teaching is targeted toward Ph.D. training.
Extension efforts are focused on rural-urban land use, waste management, and water quality. Program members have participated in policy debates on these issues throughout New York State.