This course aims to deepen students' understanding of the foundations of agricultural economics and presents empirical applications. The main research areas covered are the analysis of markets, policies, and farmers' decision making.
Learning objective
After the successful completion of the course, students are able to use economic concepts to analyse research questions and practical problems in the area of agricultural and food economics.
Content
using case studies from Europe and developing countries, various concepts are taught. The main topics are i) producer decisions, agribusiness, policies, markets, agricultural systems in developing countries
Lecture notes
teaching materials are provided during the semester
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 60 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination
Die Gesamtnote setzt sich zusammen aus der Leistung der Sessionsprüfung (75 %) sowie der selbständig zu bearbeitenden Aufgaben (25%).Diese Aufgaben sind ein obligatorisches Leistungselement. Ohne Absolvierung der Aufgaben wird für das Leistungselement die Note 1 erteilt (25% der Gesamtnote)..
Written aids
ein nichtprogrammierbarer Taschenrechner
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.
Learning materials
No public learning materials available.
Only public learning materials are listed.
Groups
No information on groups available.
Restrictions
Priority
Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group
Performance assessment as a semester course