Food, Trade and Development credit:

2 Hours

Economic theory and empirical analyses are used to study international trade, emphasizing food trade, agricultural policy and international development. Topics include theoretical models of international trade, regional agreements, and food trade. Special attention is given to the impact of trade in developing countries with large agricultural sectors and to issues relating to trade in food products. Prerequisites: ACE 500 or ACE 501 or ECON 500 and basic econometrics.