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Introduction to Agricultural and Applied Economics teaches economic ways of thinking about problems and issues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
A historical review describes the course as well-structured and interesting, with an instructor who is super nice and helpful.
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Fall 2024–Spring 2026AAE 352 explores the intersection of global health, natural systems, and policy through an economic lens.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Daniel Phaneuf: Students report tons of heavy readings and short pop quizzes that impact grades significantly, with some finding the Excel components terrible and quiz answers ambiguous.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Applied microeconomic theory with quantitative spreadsheet analysis and executive summaries for natural resources and agricultural markets.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Brian Gould, Thomas Cox: Students report extensive homework involving Excel and econ 301 math, often requiring six or more hours weekly. The workload is intense, with a heavy emphasis on long tests and challenging assignments.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS covers economic tools for managing natural resources, including cost-benefit analysis and policy issues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features bi-weekly quizzes and problem sets based on lectures to ensure students stay on top of the material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPING AREAS analyzes aggregate growth, income distribution and poverty in lower income economies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Laura Schechter: The course requires consistent effort to succeed, with attendance encouraged for extra credit via lecture questions. Workload is manageable for those who engage, though the class is not considered easy.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers the economic analysis of environmental issues including climate change, biodiversity, fisheries, trade, and poverty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Bradford Barham, Dominic Parker: The course features weekly problem sets and quizzes instead of midterms, with only a final exam. Some students found the econ concepts heavier than expected, requiring preparation if lacking a background in the subject.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Examines agricultural production techniques and economic development in Africa, focusing on policy and special regional problems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jeremy Foltz: Grades rely on a big paper and two exams, though one student found exams easy short-answer questions covered in lectures.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026APPLIED ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS I introduces the standard linear regression model with an emphasis on application issues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Daniel Phaneuf: Workload appears manageable, with success linked to doing review questions, rated as low difficulty.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Applies economic principles to manage agricultural production systems, covering optimization, finance, and policy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Fengxia Dong, Paul Mitchell: The course is generally considered easy with low difficulty ratings. Workload includes a few assignments or weekly problem sets, but no textbook is required. Exams are based on homework and lecture notes.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Examines globalization processes like trade, capital flows, and aid from the perspective of developing economies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Bradford Barham, Thomas Rutherford: Barham’s course requires outside readings and research, though content is often covered in class. Rutherford’s sections demand independent research without prerequisites, leaving students without economic backgrounds lost.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Introduction to data analysis for social scientists using spreadsheets software with applications to economics, business, and finance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026An introductory overview of the key aspects of the real estate process, including development, financing, valuation, and management.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers characterize the course as easy, with exams focused on recall and short, opinion-based papers. One student notes exams are straightforward and low-stakes, while another suggests effort guarantees high grades.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026