FOUNDATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

AAE 641

Course Description

Overview of the economic performance of agriculture in feeding the growing world population. Examines contemporary economic issues in the food sector, along with research methods used in their analysis. Covers production analysis, risk and uncertainty, food demand, market structure, policy and welfare analysis.

Prerequisties

AAE 635 and AAE 636

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

5.61% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

21.21% from Historical

Class Size

5% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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