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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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
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Events

Summer Session B (Ten Weeks) Begins
Monday June 09, 2025

Academic & Administrative Holiday
Thursday June 19, 2025

Summer Session C (Eight Weeks) Begins
Monday June 23, 2025
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Department News

ARE Alumnus '11 Biswo Poudel is the New Governor of Nepal's Central Bank

The Central Bank of Nepal -- Nepal Rastra Bank -- formulates and implements monetary policy and oversees foreign exchange rates and the country's foreign exchange reserves. Congratulations and best wishes to Biswo as he embarks on this next chapter of a notable career.

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Gordon Rausser is Named the 2025 Distinguished Emeritus of the Year

Since retiring from ARE in 2019, Gordon has been extremely active in research and service, particularly to the University. This honor, which is awarded by the UC Berkeley Emerti Association, recognizes Gordon's many accomplishments and contributions since retiring. It is well deserved. Congratulations Gordon!