UMD’s MS in Agricultural and Resource Economics explores food systems, environmental policy, development economics, and agricultural markets. The curriculum emphasizes econometrics, price modeling, sustainability, and global trade. Students work with large datasets, conduct field-based research, and contribute to policy development for food security, environmental protection, and rural development.
Economic modeling of agricultural insurance subsidies and risk mitigation
Study on consumer willingness to pay for organic produce in local markets
Impact evaluation of water conservation pricing strategies for farmers
Forecasting trends in international grain trade under climate uncertainty
Cost-benefit analysis of land conservation incentive programs
Analyzing market impacts of biofuel subsidies on food prices
Econometric analysis of crop yield response to climate variability
Design of a policy framework for carbon credits in dairy production
Simulation of global trade flows in agricultural commodities post-NAFTA
Valuation of ecosystem services in rural land use planning
Comparative study of agribusiness market access in East Africa
Analysis of food waste economics in urban supply chains
Study of gender disparities in agricultural extension services
Designing a regional food security index using economic indicators
Assessment of agricultural policy reforms and farm household incomes
GIS-based spatial analysis of irrigation efficiency policies
Stochastic modeling of fisheries quota allocation systems
Evaluating the economics of vertical farming and hydroponics
Creating a development impact bond model for smallholder farmers
Trade policy simulation for reducing agricultural export volatility
Shape food and environmental policy with advanced research in sustainability, rural development, and global markets at UMD’s AREC program.
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