HELP: How does Ag Econ differ from Econ?

[bonapartexiong]

Hi, all.
As a student knowing little about Ag Econ, I find that in most universities, there are two depts: Ag Econ and Econ. Does this fact mean that Ag Econ is very different from Econ? In addition, as far as placement in industry (not academia) is concerned, is Ag Econ better than Econ?
Hopefully, you can share your valuable opinions on the issue.
Thanks a lot.

[can_econ]

Ag econ departments focus on agricultural economics and envt/resource economics, as well as development, trade (often with a slightly more applied focus). Placement in industry? depends on what you want. Ag econ non-academic placements tend to be oriented towards food, agriculture, environment, resources, etc both within governments and the private sector. So it really will depend on what you want.

[bonapartexiong]

Ag econ departments focus on agricultural economics and envt/resource economics, as well as development, trade (often with a slightly more applied focus). Placement in industry? depends on what you want. Ag econ non-academic placements tend to be oriented towards food, agriculture, environment, resources, etc both within governments and the private sector. So it really will depend on what you want.

Thank you for your informative reply, can_econ

[FES]

I got acceptance from both of them. Which one is better? I realy need your advice.

[treasuries]

Hi, all.
As a student knowing little about Ag Econ, I find that in most universities, there are two depts: Ag Econ and Econ. Does this fact mean that Ag Econ is very different from Econ? In addition, as far as placement in industry (not academia) is concerned, is Ag Econ better than Econ?
Hopefully, you can share your valuable opinions on the issue.
Thanks a lot.

Ag Economists in East and Southeast Asia work on development related issues like economic growth, poverty alleviation, rural development, etc. in developing countries. Non-academic employment would be in ADB, WB and other development agencies.

[invisiblehands]

i am planning to apply to the ag econ dept in a good universities. Since you have an acceptance from wisconsin can you help me out with my application....I am bit confused and would appreciate your help.

[econofrosh!]

Does going into an AgEcon dept automatically rule out the option of going into theory?

[myrrh]

I think not. There's profs in Ag Econ (some with Ag Econ Phds even) that do micro theory research.

[asianeconomist]

I got acceptance from both of them. Which one is better? I realy need your advice.

What are your research interests ? And did you get funding ?