Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (formerly Rural Economy) faculty and students pursue excellence in cutting edge socio-economic research and teaching.  

We offer graduate degrees in Agricultural and Resource Economics, Forest Economics, Rural Sociology, and Risk and Community Resilience.

We also offer joint degree programs with the School of Business and the Department of Economics. Undergraduate and graduate teaching and research is focused on: environmental economics, environmental sociology, forest economics, natural resource sociology, development sociology, development economics, production economics, industrial organization, food safety, markets and consumer studies, agricultural trade, agribusiness, Aboriginal and northern studies, co-operatives, and many other areas of study. ... more 

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News

  1. Dan Slavik

    Dan Slavik Successfully Defends His Thesis

    On May 6, 2013, Dan Slavik successfully defended his M.Sc. thesis in Rural Sociology titled "'Knowing Nanuut': Bankslanders Knowledge and Indicators of Polar Bear Population Health."

  2. Ellen Bielawski Appointed Professor in Joint Appointment with REES and the Faculty of Native Studies

    We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ellen Bielawski joined the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology as a professor under a joint appointment with the Faculty of Native Studies. She officially took this position as of January 1, 2013.

  3. Evan Miller-Tait

    Mechanized mills provide valuable option for Indian villagers

    Three-month study reveals Indian villagers embraced the new technology but it could have a bigger overall impact.

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Openings for Faculty Positions

CAIP Chair in Food Security and Sovereignty