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Undergraduate Curricula In Agribusiness And Agricultural Economics: What'S The Difference?

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  • Harris, Harold M., Jr.
  • Miller, Stephen E.
  • Wells, Gary J.

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We summarize undergraduate agribusiness and agricultural economics curricula for 112 US institutions. Relative to agricultural economics majors, agribusiness majors on average take fewer courses in math, economics, and general agricultural economics; and more courses in agribusiness, general business, and general agriculture.

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  • Harris, Harold M., Jr. & Miller, Stephen E. & Wells, Gary J., 2003. "Undergraduate Curricula In Agribusiness And Agricultural Economics: What'S The Difference?," 2003 Annual Meeting, February 1-5, 2003, Mobile, Alabama 35243, Southern Agricultural Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:saeatm:35243
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.35243
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