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Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Smart, data-driven boundaries can improve crop insurance performance

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Agricultural and applied economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production, natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade.

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5 College Majors With Great Job Prospects

We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5! Read the full U.S. News & World Report article

AAEC and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are hiring!

Check out all the opportunities available here!