1. Content and intended learning outcomes
Learning content:
1) Theoretical Background for evaluating agricultural policies, reference to e.g. (new) welfare economics, cost-benefit analysis, public choice
2) Economic analysis of agricultural policies of important global players (e.g. EU, US, China), developing, transition countries
3) Current topics and future challenges in international agricultural policy (e.g. rural development, sustainable intensification)
Learning outcomes
After a successful completion of the course, the students…
- will be able to recall the agricultural policy portfolios of important global players.
- will be able to critically discuss the outcomes of different existing studies in view of assumptions made.
- will be able to apply economic theory in analysing exemplary agricultural policies.
- will be able to select and apply relevant economic theories to real-world policy issues.