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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Overview

My teaching and research programs focuses on farm business management decisions that help producers maximize profits and/or manage risk. The goal of these programs is to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of farm businesses in Tennessee and across the United States. I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and Extensions Specialists to identify relevant and important real-world questions and to develop practical solutions. This research enhances my teaching program of farm financial management, investment analysis of technology adoption, data analysis, and land valuation. I have co-developed an AREC study aboard course to Argentina focused on the their global agricultural supply chain.

Research Focus

Farm Business Management & Risk Management for crop and beef cattle producers

Teaching Focus

AREC 312: Rural Real Estate Appraisal; AREC 324: Applications of Quantitative Method; AREC 444: Agricultural Production Technology Management; AGNR 491: Agricultural Business of Argentina

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).
AREC 201 - Economics of the Global Food and Fiber System
4 credit hour(s)

Introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and their application to the global food and fiber system. Specific topics include consumer and producer behavior, market equilibrium, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (SS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (SS).

Semesters Offered: Spring
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: Perez Quesada, Gabriela

Semesters Offered: Fall
AREC 324 - Applied Analytics for Agriculture
4 credit hour(s)

Applications of analytical tools to develop data-driven solutions to agricultural and natural resource problems. Using industry relevant software to visualize data using tables and figures as well as analyze data using summary statistics, correlations, and regression to provide science-based solutions to questions. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (QR)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2 hour lab.

Semesters Offered: Fall
AREC 345 - Climate Change and Renewable Energy Economics
3 credit hour(s)

Overview of climate change economics and policy and avenues for addressing climate change, including renewable energy. Assessment of the economic, environmental, and policy forces that are shaping the policy debate surrounding climate change policy. Exploration of methods for evaluating the economic costs and benefits of climate policy and investment in renewable energy.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : AREC 201 or AREC 270 or ECON 201 or ECON 211.

Semesters Offered: Fall
AREC 350 - The Food and Agricultural Marketing System
3 credit hour(s)

Survey of U.S. food and fiber marketing system; marketing functions; industry structure; market channels; marketing options of farmers; basic analysis of marketing problems. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : AREC 201 or ECON 201 or ECON 211 or AREC 212.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

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ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-8589
Curriculum Vitae
308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-8589
Curriculum Vitae
308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
Overview

My teaching and research programs focuses on farm business management decisions that help producers maximize profits and/or manage risk. The goal of these programs is to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of farm businesses in Tennessee and across the United States. I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and Extensions Specialists to identify relevant and important real-world questions and to develop practical solutions. This research enhances my teaching program of farm financial management, investment analysis of technology adoption, data analysis, and land valuation. I have co-developed an AREC study aboard course to Argentina focused on the their global agricultural supply chain.

Research Focus

Farm Business Management & Risk Management for crop and beef cattle producers

Teaching Focus

AREC 312: Rural Real Estate Appraisal; AREC 324: Applications of Quantitative Method; AREC 444: Agricultural Production Technology Management; AGNR 491: Agricultural Business of Argentina

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).
AREC 201 - Economics of the Global Food and Fiber System
4 credit hour(s)

Introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and their application to the global food and fiber system. Specific topics include consumer and producer behavior, market equilibrium, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (SS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (SS).

Semesters Offered: Spring
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: Perez Quesada, Gabriela

Semesters Offered: Fall
AREC 324 - Applied Analytics for Agriculture
4 credit hour(s)

Applications of analytical tools to develop data-driven solutions to agricultural and natural resource problems. Using industry relevant software to visualize data using tables and figures as well as analyze data using summary statistics, correlations, and regression to provide science-based solutions to questions. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (QR)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2 hour lab.

Semesters Offered: Fall
AREC 345 - Climate Change and Renewable Energy Economics
3 credit hour(s)

Overview of climate change economics and policy and avenues for addressing climate change, including renewable energy. Assessment of the economic, environmental, and policy forces that are shaping the policy debate surrounding climate change policy. Exploration of methods for evaluating the economic costs and benefits of climate policy and investment in renewable energy.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : AREC 201 or AREC 270 or ECON 201 or ECON 211.

Semesters Offered: Fall
AREC 350 - The Food and Agricultural Marketing System
3 credit hour(s)

Survey of U.S. food and fiber marketing system; marketing functions; industry structure; market channels; marketing options of farmers; basic analysis of marketing problems. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : AREC 201 or ECON 201 or ECON 211 or AREC 212.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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