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Andrew Griffith

Professor | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
AGNR 491 - International Experience in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 - 12 credit hours

Credit for formalized international experiences related to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Determination of credit based on nature of the proposed experience. Students should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisors prior to the trip to determine if it is appropriate for credit. Credit hours will be determined by the department and college depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Crowe, Laura | Sharp, Ryan Leonard | Flanagan, Brian | Burk, Sonja | Sain, Daniel | DeLong, Karen Lewis | Trejo-Pech, Carlos Jose Omar | Golden, David A | Barrier, Kyra | Wayman, Clint | Guerry, Denita Hadziabdic

Semesters Offered: Winter Mini
AREC 270 - Economic Perspectives on Natural Resource and Environmental Issues
3 credit hour(s)

Exploration of the economic causes of natural resource depletion and environmental degradation, employing the concepts of externalities, public goods, and market failure. Use of economic logic and analysis to assess the relative effectiveness of alternative policy approaches for addressing such problems. Application to issues of air quality, climate change, water quality, water quantity, energy use, fisheries management, endangered species protection, and waste recycling. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (SS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (SS)

Other Instructors: Griffin, Kendall

Semesters Offered: Fall
AREC 470 - Policy Analysis for Environmental and Natural Resource Management
3 credit hour(s)

Application of a policy analysis framework to conflicts and issues associated with natural resource use and related environmental quality impacts. Design of institutional changes to improve economic efficiency and equity, with emphasis on the potential applicability of market-type and incentive-based policy mechanisms.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : AREC 201 or AREC 270 or ECON 201 or ECON 211 or graduate standing.
Comment(s): Graduate standing may satisfy prerequisites.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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931-486-2129

agriff14@tennessee.edu

102 MTREC
1000 Main Entrance Drive
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, Oklahoma State University, 2012
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 2009
  • BS, Agriculture, Tennessee Tech University, 2007
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

Andrew Griffith

Professor | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Picture of Andrew Griffith image

931-486-2129

agriff14@tennessee.edu

102 MTREC
1000 Main Entrance Drive
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, Oklahoma State University, 2012
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 2009
  • BS, Agriculture, Tennessee Tech University, 2007
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
AGNR 491 - International Experience in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 - 12 credit hours

Credit for formalized international experiences related to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Determination of credit based on nature of the proposed experience. Students should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisors prior to the trip to determine if it is appropriate for credit. Credit hours will be determined by the department and college depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Crowe, Laura | Sharp, Ryan Leonard | Flanagan, Brian | Burk, Sonja | Sain, Daniel | DeLong, Karen Lewis | Trejo-Pech, Carlos Jose Omar | Golden, David A | Barrier, Kyra | Wayman, Clint | Guerry, Denita Hadziabdic

Semesters Offered: Winter Mini
AREC 270 - Economic Perspectives on Natural Resource and Environmental Issues
3 credit hour(s)

Exploration of the economic causes of natural resource depletion and environmental degradation, employing the concepts of externalities, public goods, and market failure. Use of economic logic and analysis to assess the relative effectiveness of alternative policy approaches for addressing such problems. Application to issues of air quality, climate change, water quality, water quantity, energy use, fisheries management, endangered species protection, and waste recycling. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (SS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (SS)

Other Instructors: Griffin, Kendall

Semesters Offered: Fall
AREC 470 - Policy Analysis for Environmental and Natural Resource Management
3 credit hour(s)

Application of a policy analysis framework to conflicts and issues associated with natural resource use and related environmental quality impacts. Design of institutional changes to improve economic efficiency and equity, with emphasis on the potential applicability of market-type and incentive-based policy mechanisms.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : AREC 201 or AREC 270 or ECON 201 or ECON 211 or graduate standing.
Comment(s): Graduate standing may satisfy prerequisites.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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