This course provides a comprehensive introduction to agriculture economics, focusing in particular on its importance in an economy and its role for other sectors of the economy, its structure and role in economic development. More specifically, the course introduces key concepts related to resource use efficiency, supply response, theory of rent, surplus, and theories and models in agriculture economics.

Important Readings

        Ghatak S.,&Ingersent, Agriculture and Economic Development, (Latest Edition), Harvester Press.

Capstick Margret, The Economics of Agriculture, London, George Allen Unwin Ltd., latest edition.

Assessment Criterion

Mid-term               30 Marks

Sessional              20 Marks

Final-term             50 Marks

Course Material