The main topics covered in the course are organized in III parts.
Part I (24 hours)- Agribusiness system, characteristics and evolution with reference to: demand, supply, structure and organization. Policies’ objectives and instruments analysis, with particular reference to food safety, product safety, quality, health and consumer protection,
Part II (24 hours)- International trade theory. Trade policies: objectives and instruments. The role of the World Trade Organization. The main agreements for the agribusiness sector: the Agreement on Agriculture (AoA), Agreements on Technical Barriers (SPS, TBT), the Agreement on Intellectual Property (TRIPs).
Part III (24 hours)- In-depth study topics - Quality, sustainability and certification forms. Sustainability of the agribusiness system: dietary patterns, food waste, trade fair. Climate change and agrifood sector.