[Abrufen] (Epub) Principles of Agricultural Economics
By Andrew Barkley
Principles of Agricultural Economics, now in its second edition, showcases the power
of economic principles to explain and predict issues and current events in the food,
agricultural, agribusiness, international trade, natural resource and other sectors.The
field of agricultural economics has expanded to include a wide range of important
and interesting topics, including macroeconomics, international trade, agribusiness,
environmental economics, natural resources, and international development. For this
new edition, the text has been updated throughout with a new chapter on policy,
separate chapters for supply and demand, and increased coverage of key topics and
approaches including finance, trade and behavioural economics. Readers will also
benefit from an expanded range of case studies which demonstrate real world
examples of the principles under discussion. These include obesity, alternative fuels,
trade disputes, and animal welfare. The companion website provides students and
