Why studying environmental economics?

Environmental economics will help you understand some important and controversial issues – such as climate change policy, nuclear power, recycling policy, and traffic congestion charging. In very broad terms, environmental economics looks at how economic activity and policy affect the environment in which we live.

Is Wageningen a good place to live?

Wageningen has a thriving cultural and social life. Bars, restaurants, a cinema and a theatre create the elegance of a small city, in a beautiful rural setting. The nearby floodplains of the river Rhine and national park ‘de Veluwe’ are ideal for those who enjoy nature or like hiking, running or cycling.

What is the scope of environmental economics?

Environmental economics deals with economic and managerial aspects of pollution and natural resources. It studies the impact of pollution on human beings and suggests national utilization of resources in a proper way so that there may be an increase in social welfare or minimization of social costs.

Where do environmental economists work?

Where Does an Environmental Economist Work? As of 2012, the majority of environmental economists were employed in federal or state government, or in professional, scientific, and technical services. However, larger environmental consulting firms are now beginning to hire economists.

What can I do with an environmental economics degree?

Careers in Environmental and Resource Economics

• Federal and State Government.
• Environmental Planning and Consulting Firms.
• Retail Insurance and Financial Agencies.
• Environmental Conservation/Advocacy.
• Municipal Councils/Local Government.
• Private Sector Management.

What is the subject matter of environmental economics?

Pearce, “Environmental Economics brings the discipline of economic analysis to environmental issues such as pollution, the rate of use of renewable and non-renewable natural resources, conservation of living species and resources, and the choice of policy to achieve environmental ends.”