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Agricultural Economics
Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture

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Agricultural Economics > 300-level
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
AG EC 302.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Intermediate Agricultural Economics
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111.

This course covers the principles of economics and their application to optimal resource allocation in agriculture. The first part of the course will cover topics in production economics, pricing and market structure. The second part will examine the theory of consumer demand and utility. Note: Agricultural Economics students will not be allowed to take this course for credit. Only one of AG EC 302.3, ECON 211.3 and ECON 213.3 can be taken for B.S.A. credit.

AG EC 315.3 (Formerly 310)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Application of Microeconomic Theory to Agriculture
1(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211; MATH 110 and MATH 112 or 116 or 213 or 264 or ECON 305 or 306.

A calculus treatment of microeconomic theory as it applies to optimal resource allocation in agriculture, individual consumer choice, and the behaviour of competitive markets.

AG EC 320.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Introduction to Farm Business Management
1(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): AG EC 302 or COMM 101 or ECON 211.

The analysis and interpretation of basic farm accounting records and the use of this information in planning future farm decisions. Skills taught will include an analysis of financial statements, including ratio and trend analysis and projecting future farm business plans using budgeting and computerized tools.

Note: Agricultural Economics students will not be allowed to take this course for credit.

AG EC 322.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Farm Business Management
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211; COMM 201; COMM 203 and 200 or 204.

Analysis of farm business financial statements using ratio and trend analysis. Forward planning using capital budgeting and risk analysis techniques. Case studies will be used throughout the course.

AG EC 330.3 (Formerly 430)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Land Resource Economics
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): AG EC 302 or ECON 211 or 213.

A study of natural resource economics with emphasis on environmental economics, measurement of non-market goods, project evaluation, issues in urban and rural land use, and conservation. Policy problems related to the foregoing will be examined.

AG EC 342.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Industrial Organization of Agricultural Markets (Formerly 340)
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): AG EC 315; or permission of the instructor.

Describes the current structure of agriculture and changes currently taking place. Theoretical concepts such as oligopoly models, game theory, and transactions costs theory are developed. These theories are used to examine such issues as market concentration, spatial competition, vertical integration, contracting, and agricultural research and development.

AG EC 343.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Grain and Livestock Marketing
2(3L)

A study of the Canadian grain and livestock marketing systems, procedures and institutions. Examines the price discovery methods used in grains and livestock marketing including: open (futures) market, marketing boards, teletype auctions, etc. Other topics include: the historical evolution of current marketing systems, marketing functions, government policy and regulation and market structure.

AG EC 347.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Agribusiness Marketing Management
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): One of AG EC 343, COMM 200 or COMM 204 and permission of the instructor.

Focuses on the role of the agri-marketing manager as a decision maker who is often responsible for formulating strategic marketing plans. Topics include the agricultural and agribusiness marketing environment, selecting market targets for products/services, and the development of marketing plans. The marketing activities of Saskatchewan’s agribusinesses will be examined.

AG EC 361.3 (Formerly 362)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Intermediate Statistical Analysis
1(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): AG EC 261; STATS 245; or equivalent.

Focuses on analysis of agricultural management and marketing issues using statistical methods. Topics include: data collection, estimation, and test of hypotheses in regression analysis; use of binary variables and non-linear regression.

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