ECON2254-2

Duration

9h Th, 9h Pr

Number of credits

	Master in agricultural bioengineering, professional focus	2 crédits

Lecturer

Hossein Azadi

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course "Tropical Markets" provides a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic world of tropical agricultural products. The course further delves into the intricate network of exchanges, scrutinizing export and import dynamics for each product.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Analyzing and evaluate the various factors influencing price setting for tropical products
Assessing the impact of world prices on internal markets and understand the concept of competitiveness
Gaining proficiency in comprehending and interpreting futures markets

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture: 12 h
Seminar: 12 h

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course
Blended learning

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus

Further information:

1. Introduction to tropical markets
2. Economic factors
3. Social and cultural aspects
4. Environmental sustainability
5. Agriculture and agribusiness
6. Entrepreneurship and small businesses
7. Final projects and presentations
8. Supplementary materials
9. Supportive sessions and possible visit
9.1 Will be decided later

Recommended reading:

1. Tropical Commodity Chains: Markets, Power and Ethics, by Stefano Ponte, Peter Gibbon, and Jakob Vang, (2009)

2. Sustainability in the Tropics: Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Integrity, by J.C. van Dam, (2019)

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Further information:

Group work (student seminar) (70%)
Written exam (30 %)

Work placement(s)

Not applicable

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course