Abstract:
This course covers Foundations of agricultural policy; economic welfare concepts; Rationale for economic policy; Determinants of agricultural policy; Agricultural policy environment; Approaches to developing national agricultural and food policy capabilities. Agricultural trade: Trade policy: free trade versus protection; International trade in agricultural products; Areas of competition and changes in comparative advantage; Inter-relationship of national and international policy; Regional grouping; Trade and economic development; Inter-regional and international trade agreements and policies.
Language:
English
Date of publication:
2011
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Region Focus:
Africa Wide
Central Africa
East Africa
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RUFORUM OER and Open Access
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OER
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Web resource
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Notes:
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