The Economics of Agriculture and the Environment
Code
2166
Credits
3,5
Teacher in charge
Fernando Júlio Viana de Brito Soares
Teaching language
English
Objectives
The course exposes the student to the use of the main policy tools applied to the specific issues of the agricultural sector. Special attention is devoted to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union (EU). The course addresses also the relationship between agriculture and the environment and its economic implications.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
I. Introduction
II. Agriculture and the Economy
III. Agricultural Policy
IV. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union
V. The CAP for 2014 2020
VI. Agriculture and the Environment
Bibliography
Teaching method
Students are supposed to attend the lectures in order to be able to follow the discussion of policy issues and to follow the presentation of theoretical models.
Evaluation method
Mandatory final written exam (70%); the remainder 30% will be agreed upon with the students, depending on the enrolment.