Resource and Environmental Economics
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Economy & Business
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What is Resource and Environmental Economics?
Resource and Environmental Economics studies the economic and social aspects of natural resource management and examines their impact on society as a whole, both actors and recipients of impacts. Economics and environmental resources themselves are fields of science relating to major issues such as natural resources, environmental policies, and agricultural development in the broadest sense.
Why did you choose this programme?
If you like the economy and are concerned about environmental issues, especially natural resources that cannot be renewed, this department is the right department for you. The more rapid economic growth in Malaysia, the awareness of the government and the public about the importance of preserving resources and the environment is increasing. Here you do not only study economics in terms of finance, but also the impact and influence of an economic activity on the sustainability of natural resources and the surrounding environment.
Subjects in Resource and Environmental Economics
- 1Agricultural Economics
- 2Environmental Economics
- 3Water Resource Economics
- 4Tourism Economy
- 5Agricultural Price Theory
- 6Fisheries Economy
- 7Resource Planning and Policy
- 8Resource and Environmental Economic Modeling
- 9Resource and Environmental Economic Valuation
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Job Prospect for Resource and Environmental Economics
Graduates of Resource and Environmental Economics can work in various fields, especially those related to agriculture, resources, and also the environment. Some examples of jobs that can be entered by graduates of Resource and Environmental Economics are: government agencies (Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry, BAPPENAS, Ministry of Environment), private companies and corporations, and also educational institutions.
