Introduction
In this unit, students are introduced to applying economic principles to agriculture, agribusiness, and related markets. Students will apply economic principles to study issues in food production and food security. Content will include topics in farm management and organisation, the operation of agricultural markets, managing risk and the economics of government intervention in food and agricultural markets. The role of soil stewardship, farm diversification and farming in multifunctional landscapes will also be considered.
Summary
| Unit name | Agriculture and Food Economics |
| Unit code | BEA310 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Economics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nam Ha Duong |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Use economic concepts to identify and discuss issues in the agriculture and food sectors.
- Select and apply appropriate economic theory to analyse agriculture and food markets, agribusiness, consumers and other market participants.
- Apply economic theory and models to analyse contemporary agriculture and food policy.
- Collaboratively work with peers to critically apply economic theory, analyse and evaluate economic issues. Effectively communicate results and research in agriculture and food economics.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Policy Brief (20%)|Policy Debate (30%)|Written Report (Components Due: Week 4, 8 & 13) (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need access to the following textbooks: 1. Principles of Agricultural Economics – Barkley and Barkley 3rd edition (2020) or 4th edition (2023) 2. The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics – Cramer et al. (2019) Both texts are available on the Utas library website as ebooks or can be purchased from Booktopia. Accessing these texts during the semester will be essential. |
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