Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics
Advance Research at the Intersection of Economics, Agriculture, and Policy.
Our coursework, research, and faculty mentorship with the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural and Applied Economics program to prepare you for research, teaching, and leadership careers in academia, goernment, and the private sector. Here, our doctoral students develop advanced expertise and pursue discoveries that will shape the future of economics and agricultural scholarship.
Requirements
Course Requirements (31 hours)
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Seminar in Agricultural and Applied Economics provides graduate students with examples of state-of-the-art research and extension work conducted in topics relevant to their research, familiarize students with seminar presentations, and provide students with the opportunity to network with other students, faculty, and invited experts.
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Advanced Quantitative Methods for Economists aims to advance econometrics and quantitative skills for applied data analysis through manipulating, visualizing, and summarizing data effectively using R, choosing, utilizing, and assessing the strength of various econometric models, and understanding and applying machine learning models for prediction.
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This course helps students develop an understanding of the methods of comparative-statics analysis as applied to the neoclassical theories of the firm and consumer behavior through analytical tools of calculus and matrix algebra. By the end of the course, students will be able to formulate and solve models of the behavior of firms and consumers using the methods of modern microeconomics.
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Through this class, students will develop an understanding of the specification and estimation of linear regression models with special attention to estimator properties and hypothesis testing under different statistical assumptions. Ordinary least-squares, maximum-likelihood and method-of-moments estimators are covered.
Specialization Requirements (9 hours):
Complete a minimum of 6 credit hours in two specializations for a total of 12 credit hours. Courses cannot be counted towards two specializations.
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
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Nonmarket valuation is one of the critical tools in environmental and resource economics. This course explores nonmarket valuation in environmental economics, covering empirical techniques and topics like revealed perference methods, stated preference methods, and quasi-experimental policy evaluation.
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This course applies the economics toolkit to the analysis of environmental policy and regulations, including policy instruments and implementation. The concepts in the course are mainly applied to United States environmental policy towards air and water pollution, hazardous substances, and implementation of environmental law.
Food and Health Economics
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Nutrition globally is increasingly characterized by significant consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor food products that can contribute to poor health outcomes.
In this course, students will learn:
- How to use a variety of consumer demand models to analyze food purchase and consumption data and to inform contemporary food and nutrition policy issues,
- Practical considerations in choosing the preferred approach among the alternatives
- Benefits and costs of each approach
Agricultural Markets, Trade, and Policy
Behavioral and Experimental Economics
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Nonmarket valuation is one of the critical tools in environmental and resource economics. This course explores nonmarket valuation in environmental economics, covering empirical techniques and topics like revealed perference methods, stated preference methods, and quasi-experimental policy evaluation.
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Survey Design and Experimental Economics provides an advanced introduction to the development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and experiments to collect primary data for economic research. Students will gain the foundation and experience needed to effectively design, administer, and analyze economic surveys and experiments and gain first-hand experience with experimental research.
Other Requirements
AAEC 9000 - Doctoral Research (3 hours minimum) and AAEC 9300 - Doctoral Dissertation (3 hours minimum)
GRSC 7001 - GradFIRST Seminar (1 hour) and GRSC 7770 - Graduate Teaching Seminar (1 hour)
All Applicable UGA language course requirements for international students.
Successful completion of the Institutional Review Board online training module related to Social and Behavioral Research before the end of the first academic semester.
Successful completion of Avoiding Plaigiarism Workshop.
