The second half of the course focuses on current issues that come up in the industrialization of agriculture, such as contracting and vertical relationships, product quality, and reputation. Finally, empirical valuation techniques are introduced. Lectures, student paper presentations based on course paper The first half of the course is taught by Dr. Wang on the topic of commodity market and price models, followed by a midterm exam. The second half is taught by Dr. McCluskey on industrialization, contracting, information, and valuation techniques, followed by a second exam covering the second half only. Class paper presentations will be made at the end of the semester.
Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability.
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