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. Drew Zhu successfully completes his M.Ag. Project

    On March 27, 2012, Drew (Bin) Zhu completed his Master of Agriculture final project titled "The Impact of Seafood Refusals on U.S. Imports, 2000-2010."

  2. Beef Producers Should Consider Alternate Grading System

    A more rigorous beef grading system would provide benefits to consumers and producers alike, argues U of A economist

  3. 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.

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