Course Subject
PADM-GP
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Course Number
4250
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Course Credit
1.5
points

Hunger and Food Security in a Global Perspective

Course Description

This course explores the political and economic policy issues surrounding hunger and food security, drawing on many case examples. The course will provide an overview of some of the core dimensions of global hunger and food security policy issues, including debates over reconfiguring food systems to address health, equity, and sustainability; a new green revolution; food aid; fair trade, and role of the food system in addressing climate change.

Prerequisites

CORE-GP.1018, CORE-GP.1011, CORE-GP.1022; or equivalents or permission from the instructor

Semester
Spring