Research Studying the dynamics between the blue and green economy and human behavior Sustainable Food and AgricultureKnowing how to assess risk, and understanding the economics of agriculture helps policy makers balance food production with natural resource conservation.What we do Fisheries and Aquaculture ManagementResearchers investigate the role of harvesters, farmers, supply chain, and consumers in their quest to find the balance between the utilization and conservation of marine resources.What we do Renewable Energy and PolicyWe study the economics of transitioning to sustainable and low-carbon energy systems to help decision makers understand the tradeoffs involved in the development of a sustainable energy future.What we do Water Use and ManagementOur research helps policy makers understand the economic value of healthy water ecosystems–such as clean water for fishing, aquaculture, and recreation.What we do Environment and DevelopmentBuilding a more sustainable world, while protecting standards of living and mitigating poverty is a central focus of department research.What we do Behavioral and Experimental EconomicsWe investigate people's behavior incorporating concepts from psychology and test hypotheses using experimental economics with our state-of-the-art Policy Simulation Lab.What we do Non-Market ValuationWe seek to improve policy design and analysis by understanding the values people place on public goods such as water quality, air quality, and open space.What we do Big Data and Machine LearningWe utilize high frequency and dimensional data to investigate the valuations toward multiple types of environmental amenities based on machine learning techniques.What we do Labs and projects Policy Simulation LabThe SimLab is a set of networked rooms designed to work together as a flexible, integrated facility to study decision making and to help communities make wise choices.Explore Offshore Renewable EnergyWith the first US offshore wind farm just miles away, URI has brought together an interdisciplinary team of world-class experts, including ENRE faculty and researchers.Lead the way Narragansett Bay Watershed EconomyA comprehensive overview of the Narragansett Bay watershed economy and the key sectors that that provide economic benefit and rely on the natural capital.Read the Report
