AREC 461A - Study Abroad--Italy: Economics of the Renaissance in Modern Italy

The historical and current economics of agriculture and natural resources in Florence, Tuscany and Italy. Focus on (1) The role of culture, creativity and place in economic development; (2) Italian culture in general; (3) the economic and political history of Florence; and (4) the production, markets and economic importance of culture and natural resource-based industries in central Italy. Sophomore standing. This is a partial semester course. Required field trips. Credit not allowed for both AREC 461A and AREC 482B (Study Abroad--Italian Culture: Economics of Food and the Environment).