POLI 125B. The Politics of Food in a Global Economy (4 units)
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Description
This course explores emerging issues in production and consumption of food in a global economy. On production side, we discuss issues such as famine, overproduction of commercial crops, and sustainability. On consumption side, we explore issues such as fair trade, ethical consumption, and public health consequences (such as obesity). Then we discuss the roles of governments, international organizations, and communities to address these issues.
Prerequisite courses
POLI 125B has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have POLI 125B as a prerequisite.