Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
This course is part of Sustainable Agribusiness.
This comprehensive course explores the intersection of economics and environmental sustainability in agriculture. Students will learn to evaluate how markets function and how incentives affect behavior in environmental contexts. The course covers the application of economic principles to natural resource management, analyzing agricultural challenges related to resource utilization, and understanding the balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Participants will study cost-benefit analysis, program budgeting, and welfare economics in agricultural environments. The course emphasizes practical applications for professionals working in public policy, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses seeking to create sustainable solutions.
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What you'll learn
Assess environmental and agricultural impacts of resource utilization
Apply economic theory to natural resource management decisions
Analyze relationships between economic growth and environmental quality
Develop sustainable policy solutions for better ecosystem services
Evaluate cost-benefit analyses for environmental programs
Propose effective environmental management strategies
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of environmental and natural resource economics within the agricultural context. Students learn to analyze the complex relationship between economic development and environmental preservation. The curriculum covers economic principles applied to resource management, environmental policy analysis, and sustainable agricultural practices. Key topics include market dynamics, cost-benefit analysis, environmental degradation impacts, and policy development for sustainable solutions. The course emphasizes practical applications for creating balanced approaches to economic growth and environmental protection.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Sustainable Agribusiness
Instructor
8 Courses
A Distinguished Scholar in Agricultural Economics and Applied Microeconomics
Anil K. Giri is a prominent researcher and educator in agricultural economics, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Doane University. His academic journey began in the United States in 2007, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Agribusiness Management with a minor in business from Oregon State University. He then pursued graduate studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, obtaining an MS in agricultural economics with a minor in statistics. Dr. Giri's expertise spans applied microeconomics, agribusiness, and agricultural policy analysis. His doctoral research, supported by the prestigious NSF-funded Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT), focused on agricultural economics. During his PhD, he received specialized training in role simulation games for natural resource management and conflict resolution at renowned institutions in Europe, including IIASA in Vienna and CIRAD in France. His professional experience includes roles as an analyst for Smart Chicken and as a statistical analyst for Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services. Currently, Dr. Giri is a Research Agricultural Economist with the Economic Research Service (ERS) in the Farm Economy Branch of the Resource and Rural Economics Division at the USDA. His research at ERS focuses on various aspects of agricultural economics, including farm financial performance, government support programs, and the impacts of economic shocks on the agricultural sector.
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