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College of Agricultural Sciences

AEC 251 – +Introduction to Agricultural and Food Economics (4)

Examines the unique challenges of agricultural and food systems and their economic consequences. Applies rational choice theory, models of supply and demand, and models of market structure, with particular attention on price formation for agricultural and food products. Analyzes how market inter dependencies, government policy, the behavior of firms, and market structure within agricultural and food systems affects performance of the U.S. agri-food system. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

Course Attributes
CoreEd-Social Science
Core, Pers, Soc Proc & Inst

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
F26142364004StaffOnline Open505000
Registration Restrictions
Recommended: MTH 111Z
Campus Restrictions: -C (Corv)
Class Notes: Campus restrictions end Monday of Week 10
Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course.
Find textbooks for AEC 251 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.