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Food and Agricultural Trade Policy
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Abstract
The course focuses on the role of agricultural trade in a rapidly globalizing world. We analyze the impact of trade policy instruments on welfare and distribution.By means of case studies the following specific aspects of agricultural trade are analyzed: trade and food security; trade and environment/natural resources; trade and development.
Objective
Objectives 1. Knowledge of the mechanisms of agricultural trade 2. Impact of trade policy instruments on welfare and distribution 3. Specific aspects of agricultural trade and links to other courses: - Trade and food security - Trade and environment - Trade and development
Content
The course focuses on the role of agricultural trade in a rapidly globalizing world. We analyze the impact of trade policy instruments on welfare and distribution. By means of case studies the following specific aspects of agricultural trade are analyzed: trade and food security; trade and environment/natural resources; trade and development.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts (power point presentations)
Literature
Won W. Koo and P. Lynn Kennedy. 2005. International Trade and Agriculture, Blackwell Publishing.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Food and Agricultural Trade Policy |
|
2 h weekly |