Economics 457: Environmental Economics and Policy

The Association of Environmental and Resource Economists web site contains research materials, upcoming conferences and a survey of graduate programs in the field.

Nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that conducts economic and other social sciences research on environmental, energy, and natural resource issues.

From the American Economic Association

Blog by economists on environmental and natural resources issues. News, opinion, and analysis.

Official web portal for the United States Government

Homepage for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, an international organisation helping governments tackle the economic, social and governance challenges of a globalised economy. This organization represents 30 countries sharing a "commitment to democratic government and the market economy"; offers analytical reports and statistical data.

The World Bank, comprised of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) offers loans, advice, and an array of customized resources to more than 100 developing countries and countries in transition.

The UN's stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law and security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and the achievement of world peace. With 191 member countries, the UN is composed of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Secretariat, and International Court of Justice, along with the UN System - 12 independent organizations such as the IMF, plus UN offices, programs, and funds such as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Web site of a co-author of the ECON 457 textbook

Web site of a co-author of the ECON 457 textbook