751-2103-00L Socioeconomics of Agriculture
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Lecturers | S. Mann |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 751-2103-00 V | Socioeconomics of Agriculture | 2 hrs |
| S. Mann |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The main part of this lecture will examine constellations where hierarchies, markets or cooperation have been observed and described in the agricultural sector. On a more aggregated level, different agricultural systems will be evaluated in terms of main socioeconomic parameters like social capital or perceptions. |
| Learning objective | Students should be able to describe the dynamics of hierarchies, markets and cooperation in an agricultural context. |
| Content | Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Socioeconomics Agricultural Administration: Path dependencies and efficiency issues Power in the Chain The farming family Occupational Choices Consumption Choices Locational Choices Common Resource Management in Alpine Farming Agricultural Cooperatives Societal perceptions of agriculture Perceptions of farming from within Varieties of agricultural systems and policies |
| Lecture notes | http://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319741406 |
| Literature | see script |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic economic knowledge is expected. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | S. Mann |
| Type | end-of-semester examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Written aids | None |
Learning materials
| Main link | Scripts |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
