Power Consulting

Analytic tools for Natural Resource Economics

Phone: 406-721-1391 -- 920 Evans Missoula, Montana 59801

Mission

We seek to make the analytical tools of Natural Resource Economics and Regional Economics accessible to public interest groups, government agencies, and private businesses.

Over the last half-century, Natural Resource Economics has broadened its focus to include not only the commercially valuable resources that can be obtained from our natural landscapes but also the valuable non-commercial environmental services that flow from those landscapes and support environmental stability and a high quality of life. Similarly, Regional Economics that originally focused almost exclusively on commercial export-oriented economic activities now recognizes that the attractiveness of regions and communities as places to live, work, and do business is central to attracting and holding economic activity.

 As a result of this broadening of the focus of economic analysis, environmental and economic issues have become intertwined. We believe that this is scientifically appropriate and enhances the value and power of economic analysis in helping to inform and guide the development of good and effective public policy. Our consulting services are focused on supporting such policy development.