AGB550 International Agriproduct Trade PG (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Agribusiness/Farm Management (AGFAR)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This post graduate subject provides an introduction at post graduate level to international agrifood trade policy and competitiveness. It begins with an exploration of the basic theoretical framework for understanding the benefits of trade, and will explore indepth why there are barriers to trade and why international trade rules are so important. It then examines agriproduct trade policy with a particular emphasis on new trade barriers and the role of the World Trade Organisation. The subject then looks at issues related to international competitiveness including competitiveness theory, transaction cost economics and international supply chain management.
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGB550
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to accurately demonstrate the strategy and basis of the gains from trade;
- be able to accurately explain the basis of agricultural protection and its impact on agricultural trade;
- be able to explain and critically analyse the role of the International Trade Agreements involving agriproducts and the growth of new barriers to trade; and demonstrate the elements of competitiveness theory and transaction cost economics and hence understand the new directions in international agriproduct trade.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- the theory of international trade (classical, neo-classical, strategic, political economy of protectionism, constitutional political economy of trade)
- an overview of agriproduct trade policy (trade-distorting agricultural policies, agricultural trade in WTO and new trade barriers, bilateral and multilateral trade agreements);
- issues of agriproduct international competitiveness (competitiveness theory, transaction cost economics, international supply chain management);
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.