Integrates economic, ethical and political concepts in discussing conflicts surrounding food safety, endangered species, land use, and pollution issues. Approved as Tier Two - Individuals and Societies. I II Economic analysis of natural resource issues, policies and management. I Application of production economics principles and analytical techniques to the solution of agricultural economics problems. I Application of financial management principals and tools to challenges and opportunities facing agribusiness firms.
Emphasis is placed on the acquisition, allocation, control and transfer of capital resources.
May be convened with AREC 550. Applied economic theory and method of policy analysis and public choice. Emphasis is on policies impacting agriculture and rural America-especially historical and continuing government intervention in agricultural markets. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with AREC 571.