The BS in Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) at UMD provides a quantitative foundation for understanding how natural resources, agriculture, and environmental policy impact the economy. Through advanced coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and environmental policy, students learn to evaluate real-world issues including food pricing, land use, and global agricultural markets. The program prepares students for careers in agribusiness, policy analysis, international trade, and resource management, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development.
Cost-benefit analysis of implementing sustainable farming practices
Impact of international trade policies on US corn exports
Evaluating water pricing models in irrigation-heavy agriculture
Modeling the effects of climate change on crop yields using econometrics
Designing subsidy frameworks for sustainable livestock farming
Geo-economic study of land use change in rural Maryland
Carbon credit markets and their impact on small-scale farmers
Analyzing economic incentives for organic farming adoption
Forecasting food price volatility using time series data
Policy analysis: Farm Bill impacts on mid-sized family farms
Simulating agricultural insurance schemes under climate risk
Comparing GMOs and non-GMO crops through a cost-effectiveness lens
Microeconomic modeling of farmer behavior under subsidy constraints
Studying labor market effects of seasonal farm labor demand
The role of agricultural cooperatives in rural economic development
Impact of consumer behavior trends on agribusiness supply chains
Evaluating the performance of carbon tax policies on land conservation
Developing a rural economic resilience index using public data
Determinants of land value in suburban versus rural regions
Tradeoffs in resource allocation between agriculture and urban expansion
Lead the future of agri-economics and sustainability with this forward-thinking economics degree.
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