How do they match: Environmental Economists

  • Energy Economist
  • 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.
  • Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.
  • Develop programs or policy recommendations to achieve environmental goals in cost-effective ways.
  • Develop programs or policy recommendations to promote sustainability and sustainable development.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.
  • Write social, legal, or economic impact statements to inform decision makers for natural resource policies, standards, or programs.

  • Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Identify sustainable business practices.
  • Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.