ACE 551
International Food Policy I

Credit:  4 hours.


Economic theory and empirical analyses are used to study economic development, emphasizing the structural transformation of an economy and the role of public policies in supporting or hindering that process. Topics include growth, determinants of supply and demand, and measuring and evaluating the effects of public policies. Special attention is paid to the role of the agricultural sector, as the home of most productive resources in the early stages of development. Prerequisite: ECON 500 or equivalent.