Class Content:
1 Understand organization and operation of the agri-food system.
2 Learn Economic analysis of agri-food firms, including agricultural input suppliers, producers, assemblers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers.
3 Apply economic and management principles to decision-making in the agri-food system.
Class Material: R Coding in Trade
Class Content:
1 Highlight sustainability and development challenges linked to trade in cocoa and chocolate.
2 Explore the linkage between U.S. consumption and imports from developing economies.
3 Understand the fundamentals of international trade, focusing on developing economies.
4 Evaluate the intended and unintended consequences of trade policies.
5 Analyze trade costs, including tariff and non-tariff barriers, and transportation costs.
6 Develop skills in analyzing trade data and presenting findings.