Sinden, J.A. and Thampapillai, D.J., Introduction to Benefit-Cost Analysis . Economics A program of study and research for other than BAgEc students. Further details available from the school . The prime objective in this unit of study and research is to provide students with the opportunity to undertake an independent investigation of a problem within the broad area of agricultural and resource economics under the supervision of a staff member. Each student will be expected to present seminars and write a dissertation describing their research work.
Emphasis is on the application of analytical techniques to understand price formation.
An analysis of agricultural prices at different levels in the marketing chain as well as temporal and spatial variability is undertaken. Problems surrounding international commodity trade are also examined. Prescribed Books Tomek, W.G. and Robinson, K.L., Agricultural Product Prices . Rural and Resource Policies in Developing Countries A unit dealing with leading issues in rural and resource development policy making in developing countries. Prescribed Books Ellis, F., Agricultural Policies in Developing Countries .