NA0189, Agricultural Economics, Policy and Trade, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Jon Petter Gustafsson, 2022-12-09
Valid from : Autumn semester 2023 (2023-08-28)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Economics

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.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The overall goal of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge of the principles, economic consequences and institutional relationships in agricultural policies and trade in food products. The course also develops basic analytical skills for diagnosing, describing and analyzing agricultural trade and policies from an economic perspective.

After completion of the course the students will be able to:

• discuss the fundamental concepts underlying the economics of agricultural policies and international trade in food products,
• explain the foundations of international agricultural trade theory
• describe the mechanisms through which international trade affects farm economic outcome
• identify policies and challenges related to agricultural and food trade
• use economic theory to assess the economic impacts of agricultural and food trade policies,
• analyse an agricultural policy question using empirical or theoretical methods and effectively communicate findings.

Content

Subject content:

• Theoretical concepts underlying trade in agricultural and food products
• Agricultural and food policies
• Description and analysis of agricultural policy in Sweden, Europe and the rest of the world
• Description and analysis of international trade in food products
• Emerging issues in agricultural policy and food trade

Course implementation:

The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through:
Lectures, literature studies (relevant peer review articles/working papers/book chapters), project work, presentations, exercises and lab work.

The course focuses on the following general competences:
Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work autonomously, ability to work in teams (i.e. project work), oral communication (i.e. project presentation), written communication, scientific methods, plan and manage time.

The following components are compulsory:
Project presentations

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination.<br> Approved participation in project work.<br> Approved written and oral presentation of project work.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Economics

Supplementary information

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0001

The Course Replaces

NA0160