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Course Description

This course helps students explain, predict and evaluate change in consumer behavior, agricultural production and food businesses, government policies and nutritional outcomes. The first half is a gentle introduction to economic principles, using analytical diagrams to represent individual choices and interactions between people.  The second half is data analysis, using Excel to construct charts and tables using downloadable data from a variety of sources about food, agriculture and nutrition in the U.S. and worldwide. Presentation and discussion in class is reinforced by weekly exercises followed by either exams or a course project, building skills needed for careers in nonprofit organizations, for-profit enterprises and government agencies. Our teaching blog with links to the open access textbook (Food Economics, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2024) is here: https://sites.tufts.edu/foodeconomics.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization. 

Instructor Approval: During registration, you will be asked to explain how you meet the pre-requisites for this course and to describe any relevant experience. The instructor will use this information to confirm your enrollment or will otherwise be in touch with you. 

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds 

Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply. 

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Section Title
Economics for Food and Nutrition Policy
Type
Lecture
Days
Th, T
Time
4:15PM to 5:45PM
Dates
Jan 16, 2025 to May 08, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
46.5
Location
  • Boston Health Sciences Campus
Instruction Method
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Available for Credit
3 credit(s)
Section Notes

In Person: This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies 

Section Title
Economics of Food, Agriculture and Nutrition
Type
Lecture
Days
T, Th
Time
10:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Dec 18, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
45.0
Location
  • Boston Health Sciences Campus
Instruction Method
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Graduate Credit credit (3 units) $6,540.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 credit(s)
Section Notes
In Person: This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies 
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