ECON30007 Economics of Food Markets
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
Is ECON30007 hard?
ECON30007: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why and how governments intervene in food and farming, and what that means for trade and food security.
After it you can
- Analyse the trade and welfare effects of farm policies
- Discuss world food security and food price swings
- Explain where agriculture stands in WTO talks
What you need first
ECON20002
Careers
Helps toward: Economist
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is ECON30007 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ECON30007?
- Needs ECON20002.
- Does ECON30007 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Tests 20%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 60%.
- Can I take ECON30007 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ECON30007?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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