Kurt Klein

Teaching:

Taught in Fall 1981, Spring 1982, Summer 1982, Spring 1983, Spring 1984,  Summer 1984, Fall 1984, Spring 1986, Spring 1988, Spring 1989, Fall 1989, Fall 1990, Fall 1991, Spring 1992, Fall 1993, Fall 1994, Spring 1996, Fall 1996, Fall 1997, Fall 1998, Spring 1999, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2003, Fall 2006, Fall 2007.

ECONOMICS 3010            Intermediate Microeconomics

Taught in Spring 1982, Fall 1982, Spring 1983, Fall 1983, Fall 1984, Fall 1985,Fall 1987 (2 sections), Fall 1989, Fall 1990, Fall 1991, Fall 1994, Fall 1995, Fall 1996, Fall 1997, Fall 1998, Fall 2000, Fall 2001, Fall 2004.

Taught in Spring 1978, Spring 1979, Spring 1980, Fall 1980, Fall 1981, Spring1983, Fall 1983, Fall 1984, Fall 1985, Fall 1987, Fall 1989, Fall 1990, Fall 1991, Fall 1993, Fall 1994, Fall 1995, Fall 1997, Fall 1998, Fall 2001, Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Fall 2007

ECONOMICS 3330            Economics of Agriculture and the Environment

Taught in Spring 2001, Spring 2002., Spring 2003

ECONOMICS 3850            Economics of Cooperatives

Taught in Fall 1993, Spring 1995.

Taught in Spring 1989, Spring 1991, Spring 1992, Spring 1994, Spring 1995,Spring 1996, Spring 2003.  Also taught at Schmalkalden Fachhochschule summer 1997.

ECONOMICS 4300            Agricultural Policy II

Taught in Spring 1984, Spring 1985, Spring 1988, Spring 1990, Spring 1991, Spring 1994, Spring 1996, Spring 1998, Spring 1999, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003.

PRODUCTION ECONOMICS

Taught at Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, summer 2007.

Taught at Schmalkalden Fachhochschule, summer 1997.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Taught a short course at Schmalkalden Fachhochschule ,summer 1998.

Taught three sections of a course on Canadian economic issues at Hokkaigakuen University, Sapporo, Japan, Fall 1988, and taught Canadian Cultural Issues at Kitami Hokkaigakuen University, Summer 1992.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Instructed farm management decision‑making laboratories in two semesters 1971‑72.  Assisted Dr. G. E. Lee in teaching AGEC 565 (Farm Simulation) at the University of Saskatchewan during summer 1972.

SEMINARS and PUBLIC LECTURES:

KLEIN, K.K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2009.  Canadian agriculture and the financial crisis.  Faculty of Economics and Management, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.

KLEIN, K.K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2009.  Food prices, biofuels and agriculture.  Getulio Vargas Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

KLEIN, K.K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2009.  Financial crisis and agriculture: Search for research priorities.  Getulio Vargas Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

KLEIN, K.K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2009.  Financial crisis and Canadian agriculture: Search for research priorities.  Lethbridge Research Centre, Lethbridge.

KLEIN, K. K.  2008.  The global financial crisis (presented twice).  Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2008.  Food prices, biofuels and agriculture.  Faculty of Economics and Management, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2008.  Biofuels and their impacts on food prices.  Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2008.  Biofuels and their impacts on food prices.  Department of Economics, University of Jammu, Jammu, India.

KLEIN, K. K.  2008.  Global warming, biofuels and food prices.  The Law School, University of Jammu, Jammu, India, April 2008.

KLEIN, K. K.  2008.  Global warming, biofuels and food prices.  Government College for Women, Jammu, India, April 2008.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2008.  Biofuels: Their impacts on Canadian agriculture.  Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, March 2008.

Le Roy, Danny G and K. K. Klein.  2008.  The impact of biofuels on agriculture in Canada. Probus, Lethbridge, January 2008.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2007.  The biofuels frenzy: How is it affecting agriculture in North America?  Inner Mongolia Institute of Finance and Economics,  Hohhot, China, September 2007.

KLEIN, K.K.  2007.  Biofuels and agriculture.  The International Canadian Studies Institute, University of Lethbridge,            Lethbridge, July 2007.

Le Roy, Danny G. and K.K.Klein.  2007.  La frénésie des biocarburants : qu’y a-t-il pour l’agriculture québécoise? Une présentation au Ministère de l'Agriculture des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec,  Musée des Beaux Arts.  Québec, Québec, May 15.

KLEIN, K. K.  2007.  The changing face of agriculture in the 21st century.  Inner Mongolia Agricultural University,    Hohhot, China, May 2007.

KLEIN, K. K.  2007.  Creating and managing a research agenda.  Faulty of Management and Economics, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China, May 2007.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2007.  The biofuels frenzy: How is it affecting agriculture in North America?  Inner Mongolia Agricultural University.  Hohhot, China, May 2007.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2007.  The biofuels frenzy: How is it affecting agriculture in North America?  Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China, May 2007.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.   2007.  The biofuels frenzy: What’s in it for Canadian agriculture? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre, Lethbridge, Alberta, April 2007.

KLEIN, K. K.  and Danny G. Le Roy.  2007.  The biofuels frenzy: What’s in it for Canadian agriculture?  Food and Resource Economics.  Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, April 2007.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.2007.  The biofuels frenzy: What’s in it for Canadian agriculture?  Department of Agricultural Economics.  University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, March 2007.

Le Roy, Danny G. and K.K.Klein.  2007.  L’état de la situation de l’éthanol au Canada et aux États-Unis. Présenté à la 32e Édition du Salon de la Semaine de l’Agriculture, de l’Alimentation et de la Consommation, Centre de Foires ExpoCité Québec, Québec, January 19.

KLEIN, K. K. and Danny G. Le Roy.  2006.  Canada’s own ethanol frenzy.  Agricultural Economics Department, Purdue       University, West Lafayette, Indiana, October 2006.

KLEIN, K. K.  2006.  Interdisciplinary research on Nagaland agri-forestry.  Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, April, 2006.

KLEIN, K. K.  2005.  Agricultural policies in Canada and the United States.  International Canadian Studies Institute.  University of Lethbridge, July, 2005.

KLEIN, K. K.  2005.  Financial devastation in the Canadian beef industry as a result of BSE.  University of South Australia, Adelaide, May 2005.

KLEIN, K. K.  2005.  Canada and the Kyoto Accord.  University of South Australia, Adelaide, May 2005.

KLEIN, K. K.  2004.  Current agricultural issues in southern Alberta.  Common Ground, Senior Citizens Centre, Lethbridge, October, 2004.

KLEIN, K. K.  2004.  Use of economic instruments to promote water conservation in Alberta.  Kiwanis luncheon series, Lethbridge, August, 2004.

KLEIN, K. K.  2004.  Economic issues regarding water allocation and conservation in southern Alberta.  WISE lecture series, University of Lethbridge, February, 2004.

KLEIN, K. K.  2004.  Economics of the BSE crisis in Canada.  Red Deer College.  January, 2004.

KLEIN, K. K.  2003.  The BSE crisis in Canada.  Probus Club, Lethbridge, Alberta, October, 2003.

KLEIN, K. K.  2003.  Agricultural policies in Canada and the United States.  Canadian Summer Institute.  University of Lethbridge, July, 2003.

KLEIN, K. K.  2003.  Socioeconomic research network on bioproducts and bioprocesses.  BIOCAP B SSHRC National Network on the Human Dimensions of Biosphere GHG Management: Launch, Research Symposium and Workshop, Ottawa, June 24-25, 2003.

KLEIN, K. K.  2001.  Life science research: A new agenda for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.  Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, November 2001.

KLEIN, K. K.  2001.  Western Canadian agriculture and globalization.  Alberta Summer Research Institute, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, July 20, 2001.

KLEIN, K. K.  2001.  The agri-food industry and life science research in Canada.  Research Centre, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, April 2001.

KLEIN, K. K.  2001.  Agri-food and life science research.  Department of Applied Economics and Statistics, University of Nevada, Reno, April 2001.

KLEIN, K. K. 2001.  Life science research in agricultural production and trade.  Panel Discussion on Genetically Modified Foods in the Global Economy.  University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, March 16, 2001.

KLEIN, K. K.  2001.  Agri-food and life science research in Canada.  Agricultural Research Centre, Lethbridge, February 2001.

KLEIN, K. K.  2001.  The agri-food industry and life science research in Canada.  Strategic Policy Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, February 2001.

KLEIN, K. K.  2000.  Returns to Alberta Research Council agricultural research.  Alberta Research Council, Edmonton, AB, March 2000.

KLEIN, K. K.  2000.  Lessons in agricultural development.   Department of Economics, University of Hue, Hue, Viet Nam, March 2000.

KLEIN, K. K.  2000.  Chinese agriculture in a more open and competitive market.  Department of Agricultural Economics, People’s University, Beijing, China, March 2000.

KLEIN, K. K.  2000.  Chinese agriculture: Adjustments to world markets as a result of getting full membership in the World Trade Organization.  Macro Rural Economics Department, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China, March 2000.

KLEIN, K. K.  2000.  Economic considerations in the design and conduct of agricultural research projects.  Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China, March 2000.

KLEIN, K. K.  2000.  China and the World Trade Organization.  Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China, March 2000.

KLEIN, K. K.  1999.  Ten years of free trade agreement with the United States: A perspective.  Centre for Canadian Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, August 1999.

KLEIN, K. K.  1998.  Evaluating agricultural research.  Alberta Research Council, Edmonton, November 1998.

KLEIN, K.K.  1998.  The dairy industry in Canada: From where to where.  University of Guelph, Guelph, June 1998.

KLEIN, K. K.  1997.  Globalization of agriculture: The farm gate no more.  University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, April 1997.

KLEIN, K. K.  1997.  Globalization of agriculture.  Research Centre, Lethbridge, AB, February 1997. 

KLEIN, K. K.  1997.  Globalization of agriculture: A view from the farm gate.  Alta. Inst. Agrologists, Medicine Hat, AB, January 1997.

KLEIN, K. K.  1996.  Adapting to global warming.  Purdue University, West Lafayette, In., November 1996.

KLEIN, K. K.  1996.  Economic and social concerns of global warming in western Canada.  Calgary, Ab., May 1996.

KLEIN, K. K.  1996.  L'industrie porcine au Danemark:  le paradoxe des couts eleves et des exportations elevees. Universite Laval, Quebec, Feb. 1996.

KLEIN, K. K.  1996.  Pork Marketing in Denmark:  Success in Spite of High Costs.  Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Jan. 1996.

KLEIN, K. K.  1995.  Meat Marketing in Asia.  University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.

KLEIN, K. K.  1995.  Agricultural Economics Research at the University of Lethbridge, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.

KLEIN, K. K.  1995.  Evaluation of Hog Marketing Systems in Canada.  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, March 1995.

KLEIN, K. K.  1995.  Payoffs from Yield Increasing Research on Wheat in Canada.  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, March 1995.

KLEIN, K. K.  1995.  Procedures for Estimation of Economic Impacts from Wheat Research.  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, March 1995.

KLEIN, K. K.  1995.  Transfer Efficiency of Yield Increasing Research on Wheat.  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, March 1995.

KLEIN, K. K.  1994.  Economics of Pest Control.  Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, October 1994.

KLEIN, K. K.  1994.  Transfer Efficiency Assessment:  Wheat Research.  Agriculture Canada, Ottawa, April 1994.

KLEIN, K. K.  1994.  Beef in Japan.  Agriculture Canada Research Station, Lethbridge, Alberta, January 1994.

KLEIN, K. K.  1993.  Bioeconomic Research in Agriculture Canada.  Visayas State College of Agriculture (VISCA), Baybay, Leyte, Philippines, March 1993.

KLEIN, K. K.  1992.  Agricultural Protectionism in Canada.  Otaru Commercial University, Otaru, Japan, December 1992.

KLEIN, K. K.  1991.  Grain Transportation Issues in Canada.  Nova Scotia Agric. College, Truro, N.S., Dec. 1991.

KLEIN, K. K.  1991.  Feed Freight Assistance in Canada.  Atlantic Farmers' Council, Amherst, N.S., Dec. 1991.

KLEIN, K. K.  1991.  Transporting a Tonne of Grain Across Canada For Less Than a Case of Beer: Economic Implications, Dept. of Economics, Dalhousie Univ., Halifax, Dec. 1991.

KLEIN, K. K.  1991.  Feed Freight Assistance Policy:  An Analysis of Alternatives, Agric. Canada, Ottawa and Nova Scotia Dept. of Agric., Halifax, May 1991, Richmond, B.C., November 1991.

KLEIN, K. K.  1990.  Beef Trade With Japan.  Dept. of Agric. Econ., Laval Univ., Quebec City, Nov. 1990.

KLEIN, K. K.  1990.  Impacts of Changes to the Statutory Freight Rate Structure for Prairie Grain.  Presented to Agric. Canada, Ottawa; Alta. Agric., Edmonton; Sask. Agric., Regina; Man. Agric., Winnipeg; Ont. Min.   Agric., Toronto; Que. Agric., Quebec City; Alta. Wheat Pool, Calgary; June ‑ Nov. 1990.

KLEIN, K. K.  1990.  Beef in Japan.  Alta. Agric. Econ. Assoc., Red Deer, Alta., May 1990.

KLEIN, K. K.  1989.  Beef in Japan.  Alta. Inst. Agrologists, Calgary, Alta., Oct. 1989.

KLEIN, K. K. and W. A. KERR.  1989.  Observations and opportunities of the import beef market in Japan.  XL Foods Ltd., April 1989.

KLEIN, K. K.  1989.  Japanese trade policy:  Consumer preference for red meat and research requirements.  Agric. Canada, Ottawa, Feb. 1989.

KLEIN, K. K.  1988.  Protectionism in Canadian agriculture.  Hokkaido Branch of Canadian Studies.  Hokkaigakuen University, Sapporo, Japan, Dec. 1988.

KLEIN, K. K.  1988.  Agricultural trade issues ‑ the Pacific rim. Agric. Econ. Dept., Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec. 1988.

KLEIN, K. K.  1988.  Canada‑United States Free Trade Agreement ‑ Implications for Japan.  Hokkaido‑Canada Society, Hopoken Centre, Sapporo, Japan, Nov. 1988.

KLEIN, K. K.  1988.  Canada‑United States Free Trade Agreement: Implications for agriculture.  National Institute for Agricultural Economics Research, Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 1988.

KLEIN, K. K.  1988.  Canada‑United States Free Trade Agreement: What's in and what's not.  Commercial University, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, Nov. 1988.

KLEIN, K. K.  1988.  Canada‑United States Free Trade Agreement.  Development Research Institute, Hokkaigakuen University, Sapporo, Japan, Nov. 1988.