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Rebecca Moore Assistant Professor, Natural Resource Economics Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 RMoore@warnell.uga.edu
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Home Info for Potential Graduate Students C.V. (pdf)
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Who am I?
I'm a Natural Resource Economist in the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. I received a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the University of Wisconsin and a B.A. in Geology from the University of Colorado. I root for the Badgers, the Buffs, the Bulldogs, and occasionally the Wildcats.
What is natural resource economics? Economics as a vital link between the natural sciences and public policies that determine the future of our natural environment. Economics isn't about money, it's about decision making. Natural resource and environmental economics apply the tools and principles of economics to decisions about natural resources and the environment.
The natural world doesn't exist separate from humans. Where there are people, there are decisions being made which are based partly on our scientific knowledge, but also depend on a host of other factors, including social norms, institutional constraints, and individual tastes and preferences. Economics allows us to better understand how these decisions are made. By combining this knowledge with information about the physical and biological sciences, we can make better choices about the environment.
For information about my research, courses, or potential graduate research opportunities, follow the links to the left.
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