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Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

MEET WILL FLAGG '29, AAEC STUDENT AMBASSADOR

"Having an interest in how industries across the world function, economics, and international politics, my International Trade and Development major and the department checked all of my boxes. I continue to look forward to the great places I know my degree will take me."

Will Flagg

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!