| Module code | LEK 814 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Module content | Quantitative models for agricultural and environmental policy. This module will introduce students to applications of discrete choice and linear regression models to agricultural and environmental economics. These include demand systems, production functions and treatment effects/impact assessment models. The second part of the class will focus on mathematical programming and numerical methods including but not limited to multisector models, Input-output and programming models and social accounting matrices for consistent production planning, growth, income distribution and trade policy analysis. Computable general equilibrium models. |
| Module credits | 15.00 |
| Programmes | |
| Service modules | Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Contact time | 1 lecture per week, 1 practical per week |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Academic organisation | Agric Econ, Ext + Rural Dev |
| Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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