Resource and Applied Economics

Prospective graduate students with interests in applications of economics and econometrics to analyze issues in natural resource and environmental policy, public lands management, renewable energy, water resources, regional economics, agricultural economics, resource use and conservation, recreation, environmental valuation, and other related topics will find coursework and ongoing research programs at the Department to provide for an intellectually challenging and professionally fulfilling environment. Graduate students may apply for graduate assistantships, which provide students with opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects. The departmental atmosphere is very collegial, and faculty are readily accessible for academic discussion and advising.

Economics

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics provides a rigorous theoretical and quantitative basis in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and econometrics for analyzing a variety of applied economic problems. Applied fields of specialization include Resource and Environmental Economics, Regional Economics, Applied Econometrics, and Applied Microeconomics. Faculty members are highly engaged in research in these areas, and PhD students who are employed as Graduate Research Assistants work directly with these faculty on their research. Many students find dissertation research opportunities in the context of their Research Assistantships. Teaching Assistantships are also available. The program is flexible and can accommodate strong prospective students who may have backgrounds in areas other than economics. Resources

• Resource Economic Graduate Student Association
• Directory of Current Graduate Students