ECON 2350: Introduction to Agricultural Markets
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ECON 1010
Basic concepts and economics principles related to markets for agricultural inputs and products. Overview of current marketing problems faced by farms and agribusinesses, farm and retail price behavior, structure of markets, food marketing channels, food quality and food safety, and the role of agriculture in the general economy. The implications of consumer preferences at the farm level. Introduction to hedging, futures, and other risk management tools.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)