Agricultural & Resource Economics Department - University of Maryland

The sweetest survey results are here❣️ 🍭🍬 On Maryland Day, we asked how much you were willing to pay for a piece of candy. Nearly 700 people responded giving us this tasteful insight on consumer willingness! If this triggers your sweet tooth, check out AREC to be apart of many more insightful opportunities!
P.S.- parents were sorry your children said they would pay $5+ for one fun sized candy piece. With that being said if they’re still in the market for singular candy pieces please contact us for pricing. ;)

Hot take 🔥 A lot of important climate research is stuck in PDFs……. no one reads.

We’re fixing that. The IMPACT Lab VIP is a 1-credit program where you turn real climate and environmental research into content people actually engage with, working with researchers and businesses to get those messages out into the world. You’ll create everything from workshop branding to infographics to reels, with work that is used in the real world and then added to your portfolio.

Open to all majors, super easy application, apply by April 24.

What’s not to love? Spring is all about new beginnings and regrowth. Take each day as a chance to further blossom into your best self🩵

📸Image photo credits:
Slide 1: SeanPavonePhoto
Slide 2: Purplelinemd on instagram

We thought we’d reintroduce our girl, Scout! Scout is Professor Ken Leonard’s pup and additionally serves as AREC’s mascot. From cameos in our reels to strolls on the mall, Scout is the perfect representation of AREC’s determination and pride. Make sure to visit her instagram page and say hi if you see her out and about❣️

You heard Scout! The amazing AREC Alumna, Jo Puri, will be presenting at UMD Friday, April 10. As the Director Policy and Programs for the United Nations Environmental Programme, Puri will be discussing the environment and sustainability progress from her perspective. All are welcome to come, this is an event you do not want to miss!🌱😁

Last week the EPA repealed the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

So what does that actually mean?
The Endangerment Finding determined that greenhouse gases threaten public health and gave the EPA authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate vehicle emissions. With its repeal, the agency no longer has that authority.

Researchers in & took a closer look at what this shift could mean for households, industry, and the broader economy.

When Gas Prices Fluctuate, Efficient Vehicles Are Like a Hedge Fund in the Garage When gas prices are unpredictable, car buyers are willing to pay more for vehicles that use less fuel, according to new research from the University of Maryland.