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Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Ph.D. Student: Anne Carroll

How one research project on olive production in Morocco under climate change influenced Anne's academic path

A map of the large-scale solar capture sites the team looked at and their level of visibility from nearby properties. Graphic courtesy of Zhenshan Chen.

 Frutti e alberi di Argan, Marocco By Alessandro Calzolaro - Adobe Stock


 

 

By the Numbers

Nearly 2,500

Alumni

Top 10%

Ranked worldwide

3

Centers

41

Faculty and Adjunct Faculty

Over 250

Undergraduate students

Nearly 60

Graduate students

 

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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!