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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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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
Auction Allocating Nevada's Natural Resources: Examining Bidder Behavior in Bureau of Land Management Auctions
A multitude of natural resources in Nevada (such as public lands and wild horses) are allocated via auctions whereby the individual who places the highest bid obtains ownership rights and pays a price determined by the associated auction rules. Despite the widespread use of auctions to allocate Nevada's valuable natural resources, surprisingly little is known about the historical performance and design of BLM sales in the state. This project is designed to fill these gaps by gathering historical data on the structure of BLM auctions and the factors that influnece the allocation (and sale price) of the state's natural resources.  Read More...
Michael Price, Department of Resource Economics
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