AGRI-ECONOMICS
AGR1AGE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine micro and macroeconomic theories and their application to rural agricultural enterprises, agribusinesses and the agricultural market place. An understanding of key economic concepts will provide students with the knowledge and skills to analyse the impact of both on-farm and off-farm business activities in agricultural enterprises. Local and global influences and their impact on agricultural commodities will also be investigated. Students will identify and reflect on ethical issues relevant to agri-economics and consider economic case studies at enterprise, regional, national and international levels.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Sale
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Agricultural and resource policy: principles and practice | Recommended | Godden D, 2006 | SYDNEY UNIVERSITY PRESS, NSW. |
| Readings | An introduction to economics - concepts for students of agriculture and the rural sector | Recommended | Hill, B, 2006 | 3RD EDN, CABI, OXFORDSHIRE, UK. |
| Readings | Economics | Recommended | Sloman, J & Norris, K 2002 | PEARSON EDUCATIONAL, SYDNEY. |
| Readings | Productivity growth in Australian agriculture: trends, sources, performance | Recommended | Mullen, J 2007 | AUSTRALIAN FARM INSTITUTE, SURRY HILLS, NSW. |
| Readings | The farming game: agricultural management and marketing | Recommended | Malcolm, B, Makeham, J & Wright, V 2005 | 2ND EDN, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. |
Epping, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Sale
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | 40 | |
| Group case study (1500 words) | 30 | |
| Tutorial Exercises (8 exercises during semester) | 30 |