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RURAL SOCIAL ECONOMICS

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

Mr. Gee.

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, and the development of the present economic status of the farmer
is given, together with the principles and measures underlying the relief of this agricultural
situation.

This course is the equivalent of the fall term of Rural Social Economics B1 in the regular
session.

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

Mr. Gee.

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 coöperative activities.

This course is the equivalent of the winter term of Rural Social Economics B1 in the
regular session.

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

Mr. Gee.

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

This course is the equivalent of the spring term of Rural Social Economics B1 in the
regular session.