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Determinants of U.S. Food Policy

Course Details

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NUTR 303
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Parke Wilde

Course Description

Focuses on government food-related programs from an economic and political perspective. Reviews the evolution of a range of policies and programs, analyzing their effects on the U.S. economy and on household consumption and the farm economy, as well as on food consumption at the national, household, and individual level. Existing policies and programs are related to the political and economic environment and to changing food consumption patterns in American society. Food assistance programs (e.g., Food Stamps), nutrition programs, food supply and agricultural price policies, and consumer protection and information are considered. Enrollment limited to 48 students.

Synchronous: Tues/Thur 9-10 am eastern, on Canvas with optional Jaharis elements.
Asynchronous: Lectures, videos, exercises, and discussion boards on Canvas.
 

The synchronous class time will be moderately shortened (9am-10am eastern Tuesdays and Thursdays). The 9am eastern start time permits full participation by students, whether they are located in east coast USA, Europe, Africa, South Asia, or East Asia (we recognize that this time is early morning for students on the west coast, USA).

Syllabus: 
PDF icon NUTR 0303.pdf

Prerequisites

NUTR 238: Economics of Food Policy Analysis and NUTR 207: Statistical Methods for Nutrition Science and Policy/NUTR 0307: Regression Analysis for Nutrition Policy or equivalent or instructor consent.

Terms Offered

Semester/Term Meeting Time Location
Fall 2020 Tuesday, Thursday 8:45am - 10:15am Online Synchronous & Asynchronous
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