Economic decisions of consumers and producers are studied, with an emphasis on government policies such as taxes, subsidies, trade barriers, and income redistribution. Efficiency vs. equality and benefits vs. costs of government interventions are common themes. Market failures and contemporary issues in agricultural, energy, environmental, and international economics are covered.

Economic decisions of consumers and producers are studied, with an emphasis on government policies such as taxes, subsidies, trade barriers, and income redistribution. Efficiency vs. equality and benefits vs. costs of government interventions are common themes. Market failures and contemporary issues in agricultural, energy, environmental, and international economics are covered.

Exploration of issues in the global food system through the lens of social science analysis. The course will follow a case study approach. Each case study will introduce a basic policy issue and present economic and social trade-offs for students to analyze. Example cases include: Is fair trade really more fair? Would cutting back food waste reduce world hunger? Should we use food to fuel our cars? Is agriculture a climate change victim or perpetrator?

The study of individual farm programs for the purpose of determining methods to be used for increasing farm income.

This course is designed to teach analytical and computational tools for applied economics. These tools and concepts include partial derivation, constrained optimization, integration, spreadsheet analysis, and statistical modeling.

Designed to teach analytical and computational tools for applied economics. These tools and concepts include partial derivation, constrained optimization, integration, spreadsheet analysis, and statistical modeling.

Agribusiness marketing for farm products describing and analyzing agribusiness marketing functions to have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of agribusiness marketing.

Exploration of climate change through an economics and policy lens. We will study the economic causes and consequences of climate change. We will examine existing and potential climate policies and behaviors to mitigate and adapt to climate change, both with a focus on equity and efficiency.

Study livestock, dairy, and poultry supply chains through the analysis of how product moves, who moves it, and how management decisions are made within it.

Study of the marketing process; concepts and tools for management of essential marketing decisions. Course will draw on consumer choice and demand analysis, marketing, and case studies.

Sales and merchandising techniques appropriate for agricultural selling and marketing. The psychology of selling, the selling process, spatial marketing strategies, and communication skills are emphasized, as used in agribusiness.

An overview of outreach and service-learning in applied economics. Students participate in a guided study and practice in developing and implementing applied economics educational programs for the public in local communities across the State of Georgia, which includes identifying needs, establishing objectives, as well as designing and evaluating educational programs in applied economics.