Policy Evaluation Techniques 3 cr. A survey of methods used in the economic evaluation and assessment of private and public sector policies with emphasis on the mathematical and econometric modeling of the fiscal impacts. AEEC 540 or consent of instructor. Economic Development 3 cr. A graduate-level exposition of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory of why and how nations allocate resources to grow and develop.
Strong emphasis is given to understanding the economic problems facing developing nations.
Econometrics 3 cr. An integration of economic and statistical techniques for research in agricultural economics and economics. Economic analysis of government agricultural policy interventions in the United States and other countries. Policy goals and program options are evaluated. AG E 250G or consent of instructor.