The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL or Nebraska) is a public land-grant research university in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1869, UNL is the state's oldest and largest university and the flagship institution of the University of Nebraska system. UNL is organized into nine colleges and offers over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The university is home to over 25,000 students and has a faculty of over 1,600. UNL is considered to have "very high research activity" and is ranked among the top public universities in the United States.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, a core part of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, focuses on applying economic and financial principles to address complex issues across agriculture, business, government, and natural resources. It provides students and professionals with the essential economic information, analytical tools, and skills needed for effective decision-making and management in these vital sectors. With a history dating back to 1914, the department is dedicated to developing solutions for agricultural and resource challenges in Nebraska and globally, playing a significant role in the state's economy and preparing graduates for impactful careers in diverse fields like farm management, policy analysis, and agribusiness.
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