FNP 250

Markets, Food Systems/Food Policy

This course provides students an introduction to the economics of market societies as the context for food choice, food systems, and food policy. Focusing on economic markets, students learn how the interactions of consumers, producers, and policy makers determine global and local food systems. The supply and demand model is used to analyze the impact of policies on food prices and on agricultural, environmental, and health issues.

Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.

GPA Weight: 1.00

Course Count: 1.00

Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

None

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

FNY 404

Custom Requisites

None

Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages

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