ENVI 212(S) Agriculture and Development Strategy (Same as Economics 212, Economics 512 and International Studies 201)
This course satisfies the "Environmental Policy" requirement for the Environmental Studies concentration.

ECON 212(S) Agriculture and Development Strategy (Same as Economics 512, Environmental Studies 212 and International Studies 201)
This course examines the role of agriculture in the development process, and the effects of government policy on the agricultural sector. We will focus on smallholder agriculture in Africa, and we will particularly examine the role of agricultural development in poverty alleviation and food security. Among other topics to be considered will be land tenure arrangements and their impact on land, forest, and water management; the role of commercialization; and the impacts of trade and globalization.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: multiple 5- to 8-page papers, plus occasional assignments based on readings. One long paper may be substituted for the short paper.
Prerequisites: This class will use the language of economics, but there is no formal prerequisite. Enrollment limit: 19 (expected: 12-14). Preference given to International Studies concentrators.
Hour: GOLLIN and KISAMBA MUGERWA