Modul: Agricultural and Food Policy (4201-410)

Personen:

• Prof. Dr. Christine Wieck (verantwortlich)

Studiengang:

• Agrarwissenschaften - Agricultural Economics (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, Pflicht

Bezug zu anderen Modulen:

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).

Teilnahme­vorraussetzungen:

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:

englisch

ECTS:

6 credits

Angebotshäufigkeit:

jedes SS

Dauer des Moduls:

1 Semester

Studienleistung:

Presentation with discussion (30 %)

Prüfungsleistung:

Written exam (70 %)

Prüfungsdauer:

90 Minuten

Arbeitsaufwand:

56 h Präsenz + 104 h Eigenanteil + Prüfung = 160 h Workload

Fachkompetenzen:

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.

Schlüsselkompetenzen:

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

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