International Policies and Regulations
main objectives
Objectives: Understand the importance of the main governmental regulations related to agribusiness and food production (EU and world trade organisation) Assess the role of food production in the overall national and international economic sector Anticipate the impact of the international food regulations on the agribusiness sector (on the entire food supply chain) Evaluate the effects of the current European Union food quality policy on the typical food production Appreciate the localised food production business opportunities in the context of agricultural policies regulations,Learning outcomes: students are expected to have acquired knowledge about agricultural policy- theory and practice in the agribusiness and the rural areas. A successful student will be able to - identify agricultural and rural development challenges and opportunities - understand the agricultural policy making process - analyse and apply agricultural policies,
general content
Strategic analysis: Understanding the why, what and how of international agricultural policies regulations,Explaining: what is an agricultural policy why designing agricultural policies types of agricultural policies objectives of agricultural policies the government role.,The European Union Membership and institutions Monetary and political integration (ERM, EMU and European treaties). Current economic and political developments of the EU. Common Agricultural Policy – objectives instruments results (1954 – 2003) Food quality policy – typical food certification,The United States of America American Agriculture History: A Brief Look Back Agricultural policies during the crisis years and until WW2 Agricultural policies after the Second World War II and until 2003,World Trade Organization Understanding the role of the World Trade Organization - A short look back The Uruguay Round and the Agricultural Agreement: 2.1. Market access 2.2. Domestic support 2.3. Export subsidies. Theory of international trade based upon comparative advantage Tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade, customs versus free trade areas International regulations about the typical agricultural products.,Agricultural regulations in EU and USA – Horizon 2020,EU agricultural regulations 2007 – 2020 USA agricultural regulations 2007 – 2020 Different international trade agreements on agriculture and the localised products: Doha Round The North American Free Trade Agreement Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Euro-Mediterranean free trade area Mercosur,Rural development policy and the localised products The Rural Development Programs Rural development plans in different EU member countries Axis and measures that can support the typical food production ,Evaluation of the complete module
evaluation
I. At least 3 case studies individually delivered and presented by each student (50% from the final grade): Deadline: end of week 12 II. 50% from the final grade a final exam.
Bibliography
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