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ECON 242 - Economics of Food (4)

An introduction to the theory of the production and consumption of food. Topics  include the role of agricultural and food policy in domestic and international food markets, food aid, the economics of food security, consumer behavior around  food purchasing, the economics of obesity, challenges associated with building a sustainable food system, and world food problems such as famines and  perpetually repressed agricultural productivity. Students will be required to participate in group-based discussion, critical thinking activities, contemplative practices, and/or cross-course activities. Fall.