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040991 UK Methods in Agricultural Economics (2012S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 09.02.2012 09:00 to Mo 20.02.2012 17:00
- Registration is open from Mo 27.02.2012 09:00 to Tu 28.02.2012 17:00
- Deregistration possible until We 14.03.2012 23:59
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max. 30 participants
Language: English
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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 09.03. 09:00 - 12:00 (Computerraum Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
- Friday 16.03. 09:00 - 12:00 (Computerraum Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
- Friday 23.03. 09:00 - 12:00 (Computerraum Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
- Friday 30.03. 09:00 - 12:00 (Computerraum Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
- Friday 20.04. 09:00 - 12:00 (Computerraum Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
- Friday 27.04. 09:00 - 12:00 (Computerraum Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
- Friday 04.05. 09:00 - 12:00 (Computerraum Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
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Reading list
McCarl B.A., and T.H. Spreen (1999). Applied Mathematical Programming using Algebraic Systems. Online available: http://agecon2.tamu.edu/people/faculty/mccarl-bruce/books.htm
Chiang, A.C. (1984). Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics. McGraw-Hill Inc. 3rd Edition. New York. USA.
Simon C.P, and L. Blume (1994). Mathematics for Economists. W.W Norton & Company Inc. New York, USA.
Chiang, A.C. (1984). Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics. McGraw-Hill Inc. 3rd Edition. New York. USA.
Simon C.P, and L. Blume (1994). Mathematics for Economists. W.W Norton & Company Inc. New York, USA.
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- To learn how to use GAMS (General Algebraic Modeling Systems).
- To learn good model building in GAMS.
- To build and analyze farm, regional, and partial equilibrium programming models, etc.
- To interpret, synthesize, and report model results.The course captures:
1. Introduction to Linear Programming and GAMS (http://www.gams.com/)
- LP formulation and interpretation
- Sets and Conditions in GAMS (data management and modelling building)
2. Impact Analysis
- Farm Level Analysis including Risk Analysis
- Regional Analysis including Trade
- Sector (partial equilibrium) Analysis including Economic Welfare Analysis
- Comparative Static Analysis including policy scenario analysis
3. Fixing Unbounded and Infeasible Models using GAMSCHK
4. Reporting Model Result