Subject: Agricultural and Resource Econ
Credit units: 3
Offered: Term 1 only
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
College: Agriculture and Bioresources
Department: Agricultural and Resource Econ

Examines the agricultural marketing system from analytical and strategic perspectives. The economic implications of collective marketing strategies are examined, including generic advertising, co-operatives and supply management marketing boards. Information asymmetry in agri-food supply chains is explored, including the role of commodity grades, labelling, identity preservation, and traceability. The organization of supply chains is examined, including an exploration of the growth of contracting.

Prerequisite(s): AREC 272.3 or ECON 211.3 (AREC 342.3 is recommended).
Note: Students with credit for BPBE 440 cannot take this course for credit.

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