What is environmental economics?

Not to be confused with Ecological economics. Environmental economics is a sub-field of economics concerned with environmental issues. It has become a widely studied subject due to growing environmental concerns in the twenty-first century.

What does an environmental economist do?

Environmental economists may find ready employment at the Environmental Protection Agency, or other environmental bodies at the state or local level. These specialists are responsible for enforcing regulations to protect the environment and calculating the economic costs of enforcing regulations. Part of the Series

What is the difference between ecological economics and environmental economics?

Ecological economics is a subdiscipline of ecology which examines the interaction of humans with nature. Environmental economics, on the other hand, is a subdiscipline of economics that studies the environmental impacts of economic decisions. This has been a guide to Environmental Economics and its definition.