Department of Resource Economics, University of Nevada, Reno

HEADLINE NEWS

Growing a greener green
By Johnathan L. Wright 9/2/2008

The Value of Hunting and Impacts of Habitat Change in Nevada:Make Your Opinion Count!
By Dr. Kimberly Rollins, PhD 4/1/2008

Small businesses retain hope in the face of failure
By Scott Neuffer, Nevada Appeal 1/4/2008

Assessing farmers' willingness to participate in Water Banking: A case study
By Mason Valley News 10/5/2007

Elko County Commission: UNR report on mining’s impact to be heard
By Ali Helgoth, Elko Daily Free Press 10/3/2007

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EVENTS

11/07

Hydro Colloquium: Dr. Enrique Vivoni (NM Tech): Ecohydrology of seasonally-green desert landscapes

11/20

Student World Water Foum

11/21

Dr. Christopher Brown (NM State): Comparative discussions of international water resources mgmt

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Welcome to the Department of Resource Economics, situated within the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. We offer students, public officials, and the private sector with the education and knowledge necessary to make sound economic decisions about the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, the development of rural communities, and the use of natural resources.

Again, welcome to the Department, and please take the time to learn more!

Tom Harris, Ph.D.
Department Chair

Featured Reseach Projects

	Economic Impacts Of Grazing Buyouts
	Leased grazing for privately owned livestock has been an important use of public rangelands throughout Nevada, especially for Eureka and White Pine Counties, Nevada. This project will provide information as to the trade-offs between buy-outs and financial feasibility of Nevada's ranches. It will also provide information as to the level of economic activity the local ranch sector will be before and after a proposed buy-out program. Read More...
	Thomas Harris, Department of Resource Economics