Teaching
Teaching
Resource and Environmental Economics
AFRE 460, Natural Resource Economics
Fall 2023 & Fall 2022 (Dr. Robert Shupp)
Economic framework for analyzing natural resource management decisions. Spatial and intertemporal allocation of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Special emphasis on institutions, externalities, and public interests in resource management.
AFRE 260: Ecological Economics
Fall 2023 (Dr. Robert Shupp), Spring 2023 (Dr. Eduardo Nakasone), Fall 2022 (Dr. Robert Shupp), Spring 2019 (Instructor Tram Hoang)
In this course, you will learn how economists think about environmental questions and the role economics can play in addressing current environmental challenges facing society.
Microeconomics
AFRE 303: Managerial Economics
Fall 2022 & Spring 2022 (Dr. Jeta Rudi Polloshka)
Managerial economics with applications focusing on agriculture, food, and resources issues
Agricultural and Food Economics
AFRE 445: Strategic Management for Food and Agribusiness Firms (W)
Fall 2023 (Dr. Brent Ross)
Principles and techniques for analyzing and implementing business and strategy. Approaches to identify and manage strategic problems. Application to firms in the food and agribusiness industries. Capstone project.
AFRE 240: Food Product Marketing
Spring 2023 & Fall 2022 (Dr. Jeta Rudi Polloshka), Fall 2018 (Dr. Adesoji O. Adelaja)
Structure of the food marketing system including food processors, manufacturers, retailers and food service. Impact of consumer behavior and buying patterns. International food product marketing. Strategic planning in food marketing.
ABM 100: Decision-making in the Agri-Food System
Fall 2020 (Dr. Trey Malone)
Organization and operation of the agri-food system. Economic analysis of agri-food firms, including: agricultural input suppliers, producers, assemblers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. Application of economic and management principles to decision making in the agri-food system.