Topics in contemporary applied agricultural economics II
The course is conducted by means of a compulsory seminar part, where the current research in the field of agricultural economics is addressed through a focus on newly published literature in the field. Furthermore, the course is conducted by means of a method part, where students through a compulsory project learn to apply a current research method in the field of agricultural economics. The students will also identify and motivate the need for continued research in the field of agricultural economics, which will be presented in a compulsory assignment.
The course contains a review of current research topics and methods in the field of agricultural economics. The students also receive training in the practical application of a current method in the field of agricultural economics, as well as to identify and motivate the need for continued research in the field.
Information from the course leader
A warm welcome to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the course Topics in contemporary applied agricultural economics II!
Below, you will find general information about the student account, registration for the course and other practical information.
The student account
You will need your student account to access e.g. your e-mail, Ladok and Canvas. For information regarding how to create your student account, follow this link: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/it-support/support/new-student---start/
Registration for the course
Self-registration for the course is done in Ladok between 2023-04-14 and 2023-04-28. Remember that you must be admitted and registered in Ladok to be able take the course. Having access to Canvas does not mean you are registered in the course and without registration, you are risking losing your place in the course. If you have been admitted to the course with conditions, you need to send your credit list to the course leader who will review it and decide if you can register. Do this as soon as possible as reviewing credits may take a few days due to the course start.
Educational support
If you are entitled extra educational support, please inform the course leader at the start of the course so that special arrangements can be made.
For educational support for an exam, see instructions in the exam registration in Ladok Student. You need to register for alternative exam arrangements no later than 15 workings days prior to the examination day. More information here: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/study-support/funka/.
Discontinuation of a course
If you want to discontinue the course, you should immediately notify the educational administrators at econ-edu@slu.se, who in turn will inform the course leader and register a non-completion of the course in Ladok after your approval. You are also able to register an early non-completion of the course (within three weeks after course start) in Ladok yourself.
Exams
You need to register for exams in Ladok. The registration closes 10 workings days prior to the exam. You can find your anonymity code in Ladok Student. It's not possible to register for the exam after the deadline has passed.
On Wednesdays between 12:30-14:30 we have an exam hand out at the department (Ulls hus, 4th floor). Please remember to bring your ID-card.
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Do not hesitate to contact us at econ-edu@slu.se if you have any questions!
Kind regards,
The educational administrators
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
NA0181-40090 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for NA0181
Academic year 2021/2022
Topics in contemporary applied agricultural economics II (NA0181-40115)
2022-05-02 - 2022-06-05
Academic year 2020/2021
Topics in contemporary applied agricultural economics II (NA0181-40092)
2021-05-03 - 2021-06-06
Academic year 2019/2020
Topics in contemporary applied agricultural economics II (NA0181-40082)
2020-05-01 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2018/2019
Topics in contemporary applied agricultural economics II (NA0181-40119)
2019-05-03 - 2019-06-09
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
NA0181 Topics in contemporary applied agricultural economics II, 7.5 Credits
Aktuella teman inom tillämpad agrar ekonomi IISubjects
EconomicsEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
180 hp, of which at least 90 hp in Economics. Knowledge equivalent to English 6.Objectives
The course aims at providing students with insights into contemporary research in agricultural economics, regarding current questions, applications and research methods.
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Discuss how current research topics contribute to solving current problems in the agricultural sector.
Apply a current research methodology in the field of agricultural economics.
Identify the need for continued research in the field of agricultural economics.
Content
The course is conducted by means of a compulsory seminar part, where the current research in the field of agricultural economics is addressed through a focus on newly published literature in the field. Furthermore, the course is conducted by means of a method part, where students through a compulsory project learn to apply a current research method in the field of agricultural economics. The students will also identify and motivate the need for continued research in the field of agricultural economics, which will be presented in a compulsory assignment.
The course contains a review of current research topics and methods in the field of agricultural economics. The students also receive training in the practical application of a current method in the field of agricultural economics, as well as to identify and motivate the need for continued research in the field.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed exam.
Passed Project.
Passed assignments.
Participation in compulsory seminars.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Economics
Further information
Grading criteria
Grading Criteria
- For a pass grade (which is score 3) the student should be able to achieve the course objectives:
- Discuss the concepts and theory behind efficiency and productivity Analysis
- Discuss how topics in efficiency and productivity analysis contribute to solving current problems in the agricultural sector.
- Apply approaches in efficiency and productivity analysis in the field of agricultural economics.
- Identify the need for continued research in the field of agricultural economics.
- Grade score 4: the student should be able to discuss and understand the concepts and approaches in Efficiency and productivity analysis in greater details relative to score 3.
- Grade score 5: The student should be able to compare, contrast and link the approaches in Efficiency analysis and be able to critically examine the approaches and outline the research frontier in efficiency analysis.
Evaluation types:
- Assignments: graded as Pass and Fail
- Seminar presentation: graded as Pass and Fail
- The final exam: graded as
- Pass (grade 3): >= 55 points out of 100;
- Grade 4: >= 75 points out of 100;
- Grade 5: >= 85 points out of 100.
- Final course grade: The final exam grade and a pass in compulsory assignments and seminar presentation determines the final course grade.
- A “Fail” in seminar, assignment or final exam will result in a “Fail” in the final course grade.
Litterature list
Book:
- Coelli, T., Rao, D., O’Donnell, C., and Battese, G. (2005). An introduction to efficiency and productivity analysis. An Introduction To Efficiency and Producvitity Analysis.
Articles (subject to few additions):
- Reinhard, S., Lovell, C. A. K., and Thijssen, G. (2002). Analysis of environmental efficiency variation. American Journal of Agricultural Economics 84: 1054–1065.
- Guesmi, B., and Serra, T. (2015). Can we improve farm performance? The determinants of farm technical and environmental efficiency. Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy 37: 692–717.
- Färe, R., Grosskopf, S., Lovell, C. A. K., and Yaisawarng, S. (1993). Derivation of Shadow Prices for Undesirable Outputs - a Distance Function-Approach. The Review of Economics and Statistics 75: 374–380.
- Latruffe, L., and Nauges, C. (2014). Technical efficiency and conversion to organic farming: The case of France. European Review of Agricultural Economics 41: 227–253.
- Picazo-Tadeo, A. J., Beltrán-Esteve, M., and Gómez-Limón, J. A. (2012). Assessing eco-efficiency with directional distance functions. European Journal of Operational Research 220: 798–809.
- Färe, R., Grosskopf, S., Noh, D.-W. W., and Weber, W. (2005). Characteristics of a polluting technology: theory and practice. Journal of Econometrics 126: 469–492.
- Hansson, H. H., Manevska-Tasevska, G., and Asmild, M. (2018). Rationalising inefficiency in agricultural production - the case of Swedish dairy agriculture. European Review of Agricultural Economics 47: 1–24.
- Huang, W., and Bruemmer, B. (2017). Balancing economic revenue and grazing pressure of livestock grazing on the Qinghai-Tibetan-Plateau. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 61: 645–662.
- Pérez Urdiales, M., Lansink, A. O., and Wall, A. (2016). Eco-efficiency Among Dairy Farmers: The Importance of Socio-economic Characteristics and Farmer Attitudes. Environmental and Resource Economics 64: 559–574.
- Cuesta, R. a., Lovell, C. A. K., and Zofio, J. L. (2009). Environmental efficiency measurement with translog distance functions: A parametric approach. Ecological Economics 68: 2232–2242.