Located at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, the Department of Agricultural Economics stands as a leading center applying economic principles to the complex world of agriculture and food systems. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with essential analytical and quantitative skills. Key areas of study include agribusiness management, environmental economics, food policy, and international trade. With a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and agricultural sciences, the department effectively prepares graduates for impactful careers across academia, government, and the private sector within the agricultural and food industries, evidenced by a high rate of graduate placement.
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Purdue University (or simply Purdue) is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name. The first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students. It has been ranked as among the best public universities in the United States by major institutional rankings, and is known for its engineering program.
