Global and Local Food Economies

Catalog description

This is an introductory course on the global and local food economy. The class includes an overview of global food production and agriculture with particular focus on the developing regions of the world. Topics range from an examination of the inter-relatedness of economic growth, population growth, and environmental degradation to analyses of food security, agricultural policies, and innovations relevant to the food economy. Introductory economic theory provides the backdrop used to analyze these complex, multidisciplinary issues. The class includes a field component with visits to local farms and food distribution networks.