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Agricultural Economics

University of Kentucky

Doctoral ResearchCIP: 01.0103

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Lexington, Kentucky

    South Limestone, Lexington, Kentucky, 40506-0032

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 25-1063.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingActive LearningSpeakingInstructingLearning StrategiesMathematicsJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageMathematicsEconomics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsBiologyAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionFluency of IdeasMathematical ReasoningNear VisionNumber Facility

Tasks

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, p
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.
  • Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and priv
  • Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice al
  • Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agricultur
  • Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying
  • Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, service
  • Construct and manage economic datasets.
  • Present research at seminars and conferences.
  • Review documents written by others, such as referee reports.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareData base user interface and query softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGeographic information systemDevelopment environment softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers10-key calculatorsMainframe computersPersonal computersData scannersMaintrame computers

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AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Economics Teachers, Postsecondary25-1063.00
  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1041.00
  • Environmental Economists19-3011.01
  • Economists19-3011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Research)

  • Departmental or school-level curriculum frameworks in economics — set strategic direction for revision and innovation, ensuring coherence across undergraduate and graduate programs at an institutional scale.
  • Junior faculty and doctoral students — mentor systematically in research methodology, pedagogy, grant writing, and professional development to strengthen the department's scholarly pipeline.
  • Large-scale original research agendas — conceptualize and lead, securing external funding and coordinating multi-investigator teams whose findings shape national or international policy discourse.
  • Faculty hiring, promotion, and tenure processes — contribute to and lead as committee chair or department chair, defining standards of excellence that elevate the department's academic reputation.
  • Institutional academic governance — represent the economics faculty on university-wide committees, influencing policies on curriculum, accreditation, resource allocation, and shared governance.
  • High-impact publications in flagship journals and major academic presses — produce and disseminate consistently, establishing a recognized body of scholarship that defines the state of the subfield.
  • Professional associations, editorial boards, and national conference programs — lead or hold executive roles, shaping the discipline's scholarly agenda and knowledge dissemination standards.
  • Innovative pedagogical models for economics education — develop and evaluate at scale, publishing findings and presenting best practices to influence teaching standards across peer institutions.
  • Strategic external partnerships with government agencies, central banks, and research institutes — cultivate and steward, translating departmental expertise into applied policy impact and sponsored research opportunities.
  • Departmental culture of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and achievement — foster by modeling exemplary scholarly and teaching conduct and establishing norms that attract and retain top-tier faculty and graduate students.

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