How do they match: Environmental Economists

  • Natural Resource Economist
  • Natural Resource Specialist
  • Environment and Natural Resources Economics Researcher

  • Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

  • Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.
  • Examine the exhaustibility of natural resources or the long-term costs of environmental rehabilitation.
  • Write social, legal, or economic impact statements to inform decision makers for natural resource policies, standards, or programs.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Teach social science courses at the college level.