ECON 3920 - Analysis of Agricultural Markets

Fall (not offered every year). 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: AEM 4110 and AEM 4150 or equivalents. Co-meets with AEM 6400.

H.M. Kaiser.

Focuses on the unique features of agricultural commodity markets. Emphasizes government and private institutions that affect these markets, as well as on models of price behavior including marketing margins and imperfect competition. Also covers empirical tools to evaluate market characteristics.