Course overview
This course examines policies affecting food and agriculture using an economic framework and an international perspective. Students develop a solid understanding of the agricultural and food policy environment, the policy formulation process, and the role, rationale and economic consequences of government intervention in food and agricultural markets. Each topic is motivated by a current or emerging issue facing the food and agricultural sectors of the economy.
Course learning outcomes
- Recognise and examine practical applications of policy analysis related to agriculture and food value chain issues
- Critically analyse the economic and political feasibility of policy changes and instruments as applied to food and agriculture
- Identify and analyse how public policy and firm decisions affect agribusiness, market, and society
- Recognise policy-related problems and opportunities with respect to the markets for food and agriculture
- Write concise summaries of policies affecting the agricultural and food sectors, and argue orally their implications
Degree list
The following degrees include this course