Renewable Resources and Conservation

Renewable resources and conservation (JEL Q2) cover the economics of renewable natural resources.

Scope

It includes fisheries, forestry, water, and the management and conservation of renewable resources.

Sub-topics

• General
• Demand and Supply • Prices
• Fishery • Aquaculture
• Forestry
• Land
• Water
• Recreational Aspects of Natural Resources
• Issues in International Trade
• Government Policy
• Other

Core questions

• How should renewable resources be managed?
• How are common-pool resources sustained?
• How is conservation achieved efficiently?

Key concepts

• Renewable resources
• Fisheries economics
• Forestry
• Common-pool resources
• Sustainable yield

Frequently asked questions

What is a renewable resource?

A resource that replenishes over time (e.g., fish, forests), requiring management to avoid overexploitation.