IDEC8018 Agricultural Economics and Resource Policy
| Offered By | International and Development Economics Program |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | International and Developmental Economics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2013 and Second Semester, 2014 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is designed for students who would like to address three broad questions in agricultural/resource economics and related policy issues: (1) What are the underlying causes and drivers of the key security (food, water, energy, etc.) challenges at a global and national level? (2) What scope is there for public policy (short and long term) to address these challenges? (3) What can and should be done to support efficiency and equitable approaches to these challenges? |
| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial assignments 15 % |
| Workload |
3 contact hours per week |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics |
| Prescribed Texts |
There is no single text and readings are drawn from a number of texts, professional papers and other sources. A package of required readings can be purchased during the first week of lectures. Additional material will be held in the library reserve. |
| Programs | Master of Environment, Master of Environment, Master of Environmental Management and Development, Master of Environmental Management and Development, Master of International and Development Economics, Master of International and Development Economics, Master of Environmental and Resource Economics, Master of Environmental and Resource Economics, Master of Climate Change, and Master of Climate Change |
| Academic Contact | Professor Quentin Grafton |
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