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Welcome to the CORE

 

Nevada’s economy is based on natural resources, such as mining and agriculture, processing of raw materials, manufacturing, energy, and tourism and recreation. The latter is growing rapidly and also utilizes the states resources: its forests, streams, mountains, and historic sites. The research of the CORE faculty deals with conflicts that often arise when the same resources serve different purposes, and tries to find ways to enhance economic development, while preserving natural resources and amenities and protecting the environment

 

The CORE addresses important issues regarding the management of agricultural and related businesses, the functioning of agricultural markets, the protection and use of natural resources, the performance of government policies affecting agricultural, natural resources, rural development and related industries, and the impacts of decisions made by consumers and stakeholders.

 

The mission of the Center Of Resource Economics program is to provide leadership for developing, delivering, and evaluating current and relevant agricultural/natural resource economics and economic development leadership.

 

Our vision is for Nevadans to improve their knowledge, understanding, and application of economics to agricultural, natural resources and rural issues.