Spring School 2024 on Quantitative Research Methods in Agricultural Economics

Date: March 25 – 29, 2024 (5 Days, 6 hours/day)
Venue: Quy Nhon University

1. Objective: This spring school aims to provide an introduction to fundamental knowledge and quantitative research methods in the field of agricultural economics. The focus will be particularly on topics such as circular economy, ecosystem services, and the research method of Discrete Choice Experiments—a method used to measure Willingness-to-Pay. Additionally, the program covers consumer behavior and marketing analytics. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their research capabilities, teamwork skills, and presentation abilities through this school.

2. Participants expected to:
• Be a QNU lecturer
• Have the desire and ability to allocate time for attending lectures and completing assignments.
• Be capable of understanding lectures in English and actively participating in discussions.
• Possess basic knowledge of economics, preferably in agricultural economics or quantitative research methods.
• Have the ability to work in teams.
• Receive an attendance certificate signed by the Rector of Quy Nhon University upon successful completion.

3. Host institution: The Spring School 2024 is organised by Quy Nhon University

4. Sponsors: VLIR-UOS, Quy Nhon University

5. Invited Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Hans De Steur, Department of Agricultural Economics, Ghent University, Belgium; Major: Agri-food marketing and chain management
• Prof. Dr. Christine Yung Hung, Department of Agricultural Economics, Ghent University, Belgium; Major: Agriculture and Food science
• Dr. Loïc De Weerdt, Department of Engineering Management, University of Antwerp, Belgium; Major: Environmental Economics and Sustainability of Supply Chains.
• Dr. Sophie Van Schoubroeck, Department of Engineering Management, University of Antwerp, Belgium; Major: Sustainability Analysis.
• Dr. Wito Van Oijstaeijen, Department of Engineering Management, University of Antwerp, Belgium; Major: Urban green infrastructure and Environmental Economics.

6. Language: English

7. Deadline for registration: March 3rd, 2024

For more information, please contact to Dr. Nguyen Van Thang, Vice-Head of the Research Affairs International Relations Office via email: nguyenvanthang@qnu.edu.vn or telephone: 0978910088.