Module: Agricultural and Food Policy (4201-410)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Christine Wieck (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Economics (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, compulsory

Relation to other Modules:

This module builds on an introduction to economics, e.g. such as in module 4201-440, Introduction to Economics and Environmental Policy. It is a basis for more advanced agricultural policy modules such as International Food and Agricultural Trade (4902-420) and Advanced Policy Analysis Modeling (4201-420).

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Students need to have a background in economics at an introductory level (BSc). Furthermore, it is helpful to join the module "Microeconomics" (4202-450).

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Presentation with discussion (30 %)

Final examination:

Written exam (70 %)

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
* explain the reasons for government intervention in the agri-food sectors of several countries, and identify the policy objectives being pursued;
* critically analyse how policy programs affect the agricultural sector, consumers, agribusiness as well as the domestic and world economy;
* apply welfare economics in the analysis of agricultural policies;
* understand the institutional background and the role of various interest groups in the process of agricultural policy formulation.

Key competences:

Critical and analytical thinking
Application of sound economic reasoning
Group work
Oral presentation techniques
Literature review

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