Areas of Research

Agricultural & Resource Policy, Development Economics, and Environmental & Energy Economics

Areas of Research
EEP Major

The undergraduate Environmental Economics & Policy (EEP) program takes a problem-solving approach to issues involving renewable and fixed natural resources, and is based on a foundation in micro-economic theory and the economics of resources and the environment.

Environmental Economics and Policy (EEP) Major
Agricultural & Resource Economics

UC Berkeley's Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is top-ranked worldwide for its outstanding contributions to questions in agriculture and resource policy, development economics, environmental and energy economics, and international trade.

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Events

Wolfram Schlenker | Harvard University

EEE Seminar Series
Empirical Tests of the Green Paradox for Climate Legislation
Friday April 04, 2025
241 Giannini Hall | 12:10-1:30pm

Shuo Yu | ARE Gradudate Student

Leo Simon ANR Thursday Seminar Series
title forthcoming
Thursday April 17, 2025
241 Giannini Hall | 12:30-2:00pm

Bård Hardstad | Stanford Business School

ARE Friday Seminar Series
title forthcoming
Friday April 18, 2025
241 Giannini Hall | 12:10-1:30pm
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Department News

ARE Hosts Workshop on Impact Analyses and Decision Strategies for Agricultural Research

The Annual Meeting of the multi-state research project on Impact Analyses and Decision Strategies for Agricultural Research, was hosted by ARE in Berkeley, March 28th-29th. The event was organized by Professor David Zilberman. 
 

Highlight

George Judge Centennial Birthday Fund Campaign

This year marks an extraordinary milestone—Professor George Judge’s 100th birthday on May 2, 2025. In celebration of his incredible contributions to Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE), we are launching the George Judge ¼ Million Campaign to continue his legacy of excellence and support for graduate students.

Join us in commemorating Professor George Judge’s centennial birthday and ensuring that his legacy lives on for years to come. Make your gift today and help us reach -- or even better, surpass -- our goal!