A Ph.D. in Food Economics typically takes 4-6 years to complete, providing advanced training in the economic analysis of food systems, agricultural policy, and food supply chains. Students study issues like the dynamics of the price of food, international trade, consumer behavior, and the economic impact of agricultural technological development. Microeconomics, econometrics, and food science courses are combined with original research and a dissertation in this program. Graduates are equipped for jobs as economists, policy advisors, or analysts of the food operation in academia, government departments, international organizations, or the private sector. A master's degree in economics, agricultural economics, or a similar discipline is typically required for admission, as are excellent analytical and mathematical abilities.
