AGEC 720 - Agribusiness Risk Management

Institution:

Kansas State University

Subject:

Agricultural Economics

Description:

Various forms of risk inherent to firms operating in agricultural and food product markets are explored. Risk management techniques including diversification, insurance, forward contracting, hedging and options are examined through applied problems with the use of simulation. Emphasis is placed on managing risk associated with input prices, output prices, enterprise organization and financial instruments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.k-state.edu

Phone Number:

(785) 532-6011

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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