AGBUS304-22B (HAM)

Agri-food Policy

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

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Convenor(s)

Zack Dorner

Zack Dorner
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MSB.2.04
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zack.dorner@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The course will concentrate on understanding current and historical economic problems and policy development processes influencing New Zealand as well as overseas agriculture and trade. We will unpack how the decisions and success of agribusiness firms are affected by these domestic and international policies. The focus will be placed on applying economic tools and policy studies frameworks to the logical, critical and objective analysis of agricultural policies and evaluate how the welfare of the overall society is affected by government. Topics include, but are not limited to forces underlying policy formation, geopolitical centers of influence, international trade, nutrition, competition, Māori agribusiness and sustainability.

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Paper Structure

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This FLEXI paper is taught through Moodle lessons and workshops. The workshops are provided on campus and on Zoom. (Please note that all workshops will move to Zoom if needed).

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • discuss the policy cycle and how it influences policy change in relation to the agribusiness sector
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  • apply economic tools to analyse the implications of various agricultural policies for agribusinesses
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  • describe past and current events and explain their influence on agribusinesses and relevant policies
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  • demonstrate a knowledge of the national and international institutions that influence agricultural policy
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  • discuss the characteristics and aspirations of Māori agribusiness
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  • demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between environmental policies and food sectors
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Moodle Lessons
3
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Class participation
2
  • Other: Attendance on campus or via Zoom
3. Research topic - presentation
25 Aug 2022
2:00 PM
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
4. Research topic - report
23 Sep 2022
5:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Test
11 Oct 2022
7:00 AM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Group assignment - infographic
4 Nov 2022
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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For readings, see the reading list.

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Online Support

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Moodle lessons for essential weekly content and all relevant materials will be provided online. Additionally, students may elect to come to class in person or on Zoom in any given week.

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Workload

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This is a 15 point paper, indicating an allocation of 150 hours to study, only 36 of which are provided in classes (face to face or on Zoom) and on Moodle lessons.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: AGBUS101 or AGRI101 or AGBUS201

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: AGRI304 and AGRI404

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