Douglas Mugabe, PhD

Area of Study / Keywords

Energy and Resource Economics Economics of Climate Change Environmental Policy and Analysis and Agriculture and Productivity Analysis

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About

Dr. Douglas Mugabe is a Fulbright Scholar and an Assistant Professor of Resource Economics and Business Management at the University of Alberta. He is a driving force in the realm of agri-food, environmental, and natural resource management. He is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders in resource and business management. Dr. Mugabe's expertise in applied economics focuses on critical issues like energy, environmental sustainability, natural resource management, agriculture, and climate change dynamics.  With a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics from West Virginia University, his academic journey began in 2012, including notable appointments at Midlands State University in Zimbabwe and St. Olaf College. Dr. Mugabe's contributions have earned him prestigious awards and grants. He is also a respected member of the Gamma Sigma Delta National Honor Society of Agriculture and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in academia, dedicated to shaping sustainable resource management and agri-food business practices for the future.

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Research

My research examines the critical intersections of climate change, natural disasters, energy dynamics, environmental policy, agriculture, natural resources, and sustainable development within applied economics. I focus on advancing evidence-based policies that foster resilience and sustainability, particularly through exploring renewable energy potential and environmental sustainability. This work aligns with most Sustainable Development Goals. It is relevant in major agricultural and energy production regions, where these insights contribute to building more sustainable and resilient futures.

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Teaching

I teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of Alberta, covering courses such as;

• AUECO 102 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
• AUECO 311 - Introductory Econometrics
• AUECO 341 - Environmental Economics
• AUENV 341 - Environmental Economics
• AREC 365 - Natural Resource Economics
• AREC 684 - Strategic Management in Food and Resource Businesses
• AREC 484 - Strategic Management in Food and Resource Businesses
• AREC 323 - Introduction to Management for Agri-Food, Environmental, & Forestry Businesses
• AREC 900 - Directed Research Project
• AREC 173 - The Plate, the Planet and Society

AREC 900B - Directed Research Project

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AUECO 102 - Introduction to Macroeconomics

Economic analysis, problems, and policies, with emphasis on the Canadian economy; national income and monetary theory; problems of unemployment and inflation; government monetary and fiscal policies; international trade theory, problems, and government policies. Prerequisite: AUECO 101.

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AUECO 341 - Environmental Economics

Examination of the relationships between the economy and the environment. Emphasis is placed on the application of economic analysis to various environmental issues. Prerequisite: AUECO 101. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUECO 341 and AUENV 341.

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AUECO 380 - Selected Topics in Economics

This course covers selected topics in Economics. Topics may vary from year to year depending on the instructor and student interest. Prerequisites: AUECO 101 and 102. Notes: Minimum third year standing.

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AUENV 341 - Environmental Economics

Examination of the relationships between the economy and the environment. Emphasis is placed on the application of economic analysis to various environmental issues. Prerequisite: AUECO 101. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 341 and AUECO 341.

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AUMGT 100 - Introduction to Business

Survey of the competitive landscape of Canadian and Global businesses to provide students with the basic information about the different facets of business organizations.

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R SOC 900B - Directed Research Project

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Browse more courses taught by Douglas Mugabe

Douglas Mugabe and Giancarlo Ferrara

Applied Economics. 2025 June; 10.1080/00036846.2025.2516163

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Levan Elbakidze, Douglas Mugabe, Gulnara R. Zaynutdinova

Financial Review. 2025 January; 10.1111/fire.12428

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Thomas, P, Collins, A, Etienne, X. and Mugabe D.

Energy Economics. 2024 October; 138 (107869) 10.1016/j.eneco.2024.107869

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Alexandre Scarcioffolo, Douglas Mugabe, Shishir Shakya

Applied Economics Letters. 2024 August; 31 10.1080/13504851.2024.2388872

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Ritika Khurana, Douglas Mugabe, Xiaoli L. Etienne

World Development. 2022 September; 10.1016/j.worlddev.2022.105931

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Douglas Mugabe, Levan Elbakidze, Tim Carr

The Energy Journal. 2021 July; 10.5547/01956574.42.3.dmug

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Douglas Mugabe, Levan Elbakidze, Gulnara R. Zaynutdinova

Applied Economics. 2020 April; 10.1080/00036846.2019.1678733

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Xiaoli L. Etienne, Giancarlo Ferrara, Douglas Mugabe

Applied Economics. 2019 June; 10.1080/00036846.2018.1558363

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Norman Mupaso, Charles Nyamutowa, Stein Masunda, Nyasha Chipunza, Douglas Mugabe

Journal of Agricultural Science. 2014 January; 10.5539/jas.v6n2p189

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Douglas Mugabe, Nyasha Chipunza, Norman Mupaso, Vincent Tinashe Munyati, Fungai Violet Makarudze

Journal of Agricultural Science. 2014 January; 10.5539/jas.v6n2p170

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African Journal of Agricultural Research. 2013 December; 10.5897/ajar

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