The Agricultural and Applied Economics Department offers teaching, research, and outreach programs in six broad areas: agribusiness management, environmental and natural resource economics, financial planning, food and health economics, international development and trade, and rural and regional development. 

Agribusiness

Tools for business decision making.

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Evaluation of the economic impact of environmental and resource problems and policies.

Financial Planning

Process of creating a strategy for the future, which involves identifying goals, monitoring expenses and saving or investing money.

Food and Health Economics

The economics of food, nutrition, and health choices with implications for policy design and effectiveness.

International Development and Trade Economics

Applying economics to improve international development and trade policies. 

Rural and Regional Development

Factors and policies affecting economic prospects, poverty, and inequality in rural areas and across regions.