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Syllabus

NA0190 Applications of theory and methods in agricultural economics, 7.5 Credits

Tillämpningar av teori och metod i jordbruksekonomi

Subjects

Economics

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0001

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to:

60 credits economics 

7\.5 credits agricultural economics 

English 6 

Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish

Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of how economic theories and methods can be applied to empirically analyze economic and political problems relating to the agricultural sector and other actors of the food system, from a production as well as a consumption perspective. The course includes reading and critically reviewing scientific articles. After completing the course, the students will have the ability to independently formulate problems and questions and to identify adequate economic methods.

After completion of the course the students will be able to:

• show in-depth knowledge and understanding of how economic theory and economic methods can be used to address research questions oriented towards the agricultural sector and the food system. This includes based on scientific articles to identify and assess strengths and weaknesses with alternative methods, for example when evaluating different policies,

• independently formulate problems and questions relating to central economic and political problems in the agricultural sector and in the food system and identify adequate methods for empirical analyzes of these questions,

• demonstrate the ability to orally and in writing give an account of and discuss how agricultural and food policy can be designed to steer towards environmental policy and other political objectives.

Content

Subject content:

The course covers methods used for the analysis of various policy areas within agricultural economics, such as the agricultural sector's economy, productivity, efficiency and environmental and social sustainability. The course includes critically discussing strengths and weaknesses using different methods given the specific context and question. The course deals with sustainability aspects and international perspectives.

Course implementation:

The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through: 
Lectures, exercises, seminars and written assignments.

The course focuses on the following general competences: 
Scientific methods, critical thinking, problem solving, oral and written communication, plan and manage time.

The following components are compulsory: 
Compulsory seminars

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examination. 
Approved participation in compulsory seminars.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Economics