Teacher
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ZECCA Francesco
(syllabus)
Introduction to the operation of the agri food system: structure, organization, theoretical elements and methodological analysis. The agricultural sector: characteristics, production structures and economic organization. The Food Industry: consistence, sectors of activity and economic results. Food distribution: distribution structures, analysis of the distribution channel. Consumption of food products: analysis of consumer behavior, evolution of consumption, the critical consumption. The agri food policies : International trade policies, market policies. Integration association and cooperation in the agrifood system. The Common Agricultural Policy: evolution, instruments and future prospects. Policies for food safety: the concept of quality, relevant legislation, origin labelling and traceability of products, the system of controls. Food security policies: evolution and implications.
(reference books)
Notes and teaching aids provided by the teacher.
Recommended reading:
Malassis L.,Ghersi G. :Introduzione all’ economia agroalimentare,Edizioni il Mulino,Bologna;
Saccomandi V. :Istituzione di economia del mercato dei prodotti agricoli,REDA,Roma
Sodano V.,Sassi M.,Marchini A. :Economia agroalimentare:mercati e politiche, Mc Graw-Hill,Milano.
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