Development and International Cooperation Studies

The objective of the course is make known the characteristics of the agricultural sector and its role in the economic and social system, to understand the reasons of the related policies that are developed at different levels and areas. Students who have passed the examination will have the knowledge necessary to understand the role of agriculture in the economy and society, the reasons for the existence of public intervention in support of agriculture itself, the objectives and instruments of agricultural policy developed at several levels and areas. Knowledge and understanding: students will acquire the elements useful for the knowledge of the characteristics of the agri-food sector and of its role within the socio-economic system. Applying knowledge and understanding : students will be able to understand the policies that regulate the functioning of the agri-food sector, knowing its fundamental elements and interpreting its reasons. Making judgments: students will develop independent judgment regarding the possibilities of development of the agri-food sector in relation to the application of various measures of agricultural policy.