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Environmental Economists
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Economics
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Economics
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Economics
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Economics
Associate's Degree
Top Expected Tasks
Environmental Economists
01
Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.
02
Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.
03
Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.
04
Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.
05
Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.
06
Develop programs or policy recommendations to achieve environmental goals in cost-effective ways.
07
Develop economic models, forecasts, or scenarios to predict future economic and environmental outcomes.
08
Demonstrate or promote the economic benefits of sound environmental regulations.
09
Conduct research to study the relationships among environmental problems and patterns of economic production and consumption.
10
Perform complex, dynamic, and integrated mathematical modeling of ecological, environmental, or economic systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Environmental Economists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Mathematics
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Expression
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