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RURAL SOCIAL ECONOMICS

Rural Social Economics sB1-I: Rural Sociology: First Term. 8:30;
S. S. B. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Ward.

An introductory course in the sociology of rural life, including the characteristics and
organization of rural society, the rural physical environment, types of rural communities,
the structure of the village, town-country inter-relationships, rural leadership, and rural
institutions and agencies.

Courses sB1-I, sB1-II, and sB1-III are the equivalent of Rural Social Economics B1
as given in the fall, winter and spring quarters.

Rural Social Economics sB1-II: The Social Economics of Agriculture:
First Term. 9:30; S. S. B. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Ward.

An introductory course in the economics of agriculture. In this part of the course, the
evolution of rural civilization is traced from its earliest beginnings, the distinctive place
of agriculture is considered, the development of the present economic status of the farmer,
and the principles and measures underlying the relief of this agricultural situation.

Rural Social Economics sB1-III: The Social Economics of Agriculture:
First Term. 11:30; S. S. B. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Ward.

A study of economic principles as they apply to the farm industry, including such
fundamental considerations as land, labor and capital as factors in agricultural production,
the principles of diminishing returns and comparative advantage, rent, land tenure, price
movements, business cycles, the structure of rural credit, and the essentials of sound marketing
systems, with emphasis upon cooperative activities.