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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  1. Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology Students Association Conference 2012

    REES Grad Student Conference Showcases Dynamic Student Research

    The REES Students Association held their 5th annual Graduate Student Conference on January 28, 2012 to showcase the diverse research currently pursued by the students. Keynote speakers included Dr. Ruth Meinzen-Dick of the International Food Policy Research Institute and Dr. Michael Carter, professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California-Davis.

  2. Susan Robertson

    Susan Robertson Successfully Defended Her Ph.D. Thesis

    On January 27, 2012, Susan Robertson defended her Ph.D. thesis in Agricultural and Resource Economics titled "A Spatial Model of Agricultural Land Use with Climate Change for the Canadian Prairies."

  3. Alicia Entem

    Alicia Entem defended her M.Sc. thesis

    On January 25, 2012, Alicia Entem successfully defended her M.Sc. thesis in Agricultural and Resource Economics titled "Cost-effective Conservation Planning for Species at Risk in Saskatchewan's Milk River Watershed: The Efficiency Gains of a Multi-species Approach."

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