Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Опубликовано на портале: 24-02-2005
Ralph J. Christy
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1993.
Vol. 25.
No. 1.
P. 1-13.
This address is directed toward applied economists as they provide information to
private
and public decision makers, Central to this discussion is the role of markets as
institutions in
achieving society’s desired ends. Current “economic correctness’’--the
view that unfettered markets
are superior in achieving efficiency, growth, and welfare--has attempted to return
a larger role to
the private sector, but the relative roles of market-oriented versus government-oriented
solutions to
problems are often not well appraised. Views presented herein calls for agricultural
economists to
move simultaneously toward an understanding of the strategic behavior of firms in
imperfectly
competitive markets and toward an adoption of policy analysis consistent with a socially
complex
and globally integrated economy.
Опубликовано на портале: 21-02-2005
Shida Rastegari Henneberry, Raymond Joe Schatzer, Yousif El Beheisi
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1996.
Vol. 28.
No. 1.
P. 159-171.
The impact of hypothetical changes in yields, costs, and demand that might result
from the organization
of Oklahoma vegetable growers into cooperatives or other multifarmer marketing associations
is estimated using a sector programming model. A comparative static analysis is used
to evaluate the
impact of these changes on planted acreage, growers’ revenues, and consumers’
and producers’ surplus.
The results of this analysis indicate that changes in demand are most effective in
increasing
revenues for Oklahoma growers.
Опубликовано на портале: 27-04-2005
R. Wes Harrison, Aylin Ozayan, Samuel P. Meyers
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1998.
Vol. 30.
No. 2.
P. 258-265.
Attributes for two value-added seafood products derived from underutilized crawfish
are
analyzed using conjoint data from seafood restaurants in the southern region of the
United
States. Preferences for the products’ form, price, and flavor attributes were
tested. Statistical
tests revealed that the attribute interactions were not significant, and part-worth
utilities
for all main effects were estimated using an additive preference model. Results indicate
that the new crawfish products should be marketed as a high-quality fresh soup base
or seafood stuffing, priced between 30% and 50% of the cost of fresh crawfish tail
meat.
Опубликовано на портале: 22-02-2005
Christopher Gan, E. Jane Luzar
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1993.
Vol. 25.
No. 2.
P. 36-45.
Conjoint valuation approach analysis, widely used in marketing research, offers an
alternative resource
suited to outdoor recreation activities characterized as multiattribute. Design,
implementation, and interpretation of conjoint analysis are reviewed in the context
of recreation
applications. Conjoint analysis is used in an analysis of waterfowl hunting in Louisiana.
Using
primary data collected from a survey of waterfowl hunters, ordered logit is used
to estimate
willingness-to-pay for recreation experience attributes.
Опубликовано на портале: 17-02-2005
Patricia A. Duffy, Kasazi Shalishali, Henry W. Kinnucan
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1994.
Vol. 26.
No. 2.
P. 367-378.
An expected utility model that includes output price and yield uncertainly was used
to
estimate cotton, corn, and soybean acreage response equations for the Southeast.
The model
appeared to fit the soybean and corn data well, resulting in own-price elasticity
estimates of 0.317
for com and 0.727 for soybeans. When applied to cotton acreage, however, the model
did not yield
satisfactory results. When elasticity was allowed to changeover time, however, statistical
results
for the cotton equation improved, yielding an own-price elasticity of 0.915 at data
means.
Actuarial Effects of Unit Structure in the U.S. Actual Production History Crop Insurance
Program [статья]
Опубликовано на портале: 24-11-2003
Thomas O. Knight, Keith H. Coble
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1999.
Vol. 31.
No. 3.
P. 519-535.
This paper examines the effects of optional subdivision on APHP losses for wheat,
corn,
and soybeans. Thirty-seven state/crop programs are analyzed and the implications
of the
results are discussed in relation to newly developed crop and revenue insurance programs.
The results illustrate the importance of incorporating actuarial experience into
the premium
rate structure and contract provisions of an insurance program.
Опубликовано на портале: 21-02-2005
Lawrence L. Falconer, Charles R. Long, James M. McGrann
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1996.
Vol. 28.
No. 1.
P. 180-192.
The beef cattle investment decision provides an excellent opportunity to increase
the economic efficiency
of beef cattle production. The investment questions that face beef cattle producers
are of
interest to beef cattle producers, educators, and financial institutions involved
in lending to beef cattle
producing firms. This study develops a decision support aid utilizing expert system
technology to
assist beef cattle producers in making well-founded investment decisions with respect
to the firm’s
beef cattle herd.
Adult Equivalence Scales Revisited [статья]
Опубликовано на портале: 21-11-2003
Michael Demoussis, Vassilis Mihalopoulos
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
2001.
Vol. 33.
No. 1.
Use of the Tobit model for estimation of adult equivalent scale (AES) parameters
and expenditure equations presupposes that zero observations represent exclusively
corner solutions. This paper tests for the underlying causes of zero observations
and estimates accordingly the AES parameters, the household size in adult equivalents
and the resulting expenditure equations and consumption profiles. The empirical application
concerns Greek household “soft” and “hard” cheese consumption.
The statistical results indicate that for the examined cheese categories the “double
hurdle participation” model adjusted for non-normality and heteroskedasticity
is the appropriate model for the estimation of AES parameters.
Опубликовано на портале: 17-02-2005
JunJie Wu, Harry P. Mapp, Daniel J. Bernardo
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1994.
Vol. 26.
No. 2.
P. 506-525.
A dynamic model is developed to analyze farmers’ irrigation investment and
crop choice
decisions under alternative water quality protection policies. The model is applied
to an empirical
example in the Oklahoma High Plains. The choices of crops and irrigation systems
and the
resulting levels of irrigation, income, and nitrogen runoff and percolation are simulated
over a ten year
period. An effluent tax on nitrogen runoff and percolation is shown to be effective
in reducing
nitrate pollution, The efficacy of cost sharing in adopting modern irrigation technologies
and
restrictions on irrigation water use depends on soil type. A tax on nitrogen use
IS shown to be the
least effective policy.
Опубликовано на портале: 17-02-2005
Kerry K. Litzenberg
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1995.
Vol. 27.
No. 1.
P. 104-111.
The Agricultural Economics profession has been using computer technology in their
research, extension and teaching program for over three decades. However, commonly
accepted
nomenclature for the types and levels of computer skills required of students by
agribusiness
employers has not been developed. This paper provides a framework for agricultural
economics
and agribusiness instructors to both plan and evaluate the type and levels of computer
skills being
taught to graduates of their program.
Опубликовано на портале: 24-11-2003
Hal Harris
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
2000.
Vol. 32.
No. 2.
P. 189-196.
It is appropriate as we enter a new century that we reflect on the past one since
our
profession is nearly 100 years old: the American Association of Farm Economics was
formally created in 1910. "Savvy through one hundred years of progress and experience"
is one description that comes to mind. "Geriatric" is another word that might fit.
I intend
to highlight some broad topics that have occupied agricultural economists' teaching
and
research over the past 100 years, to reflect in a little more detail about our thoughts
over
the past 12 years as revealed in the presidential addresses at AAEA and SAEA annual
meetings, to make some rather terse comments about current important issues as they
relate
to the issues of the past, and to conclude with some advice for the younger members
of
our profession and our association that may be of value in the new century. I emphasize
the word may, because I am much less certain about the wisdom of my beliefs today
than
if I had been given the opportunity to give this talk 18 or even 11 years ago.
Опубликовано на портале: 22-02-2005
Carlton G. Davis, Max R. Langham
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1995.
Vol. 27.
No. 1.
P. 21-34.
Agricultural industrialization and sustainable development issues are important
contemporary areas of debate. This paper argues that the two processes are a consequence
of a set
of forces operating in our global system. It outlines a number of conceptual interactions
between
the two phenomena and examines economic development and sustainable development policy
implications that appear to be logical extensions of the arguments presented.
Опубликовано на портале: 17-02-2005
Mark Drabenstott
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1995.
Vol. 27.
No. 1.
P. 13-20.
Industrialization is rapidly becoming a topic of great attention. Driven by fundamental
economic forces, industrialization seems likely to advance more quickly in the coming
decade to
more industry segments. By changing the way agriculture does business, industrialization
will also
bring change to public policy and agricultural institutions. Commodity policy will
increasingly be
out of step with a product-oriented industry And as industrialization blurs the lines
between
producers and processors, land grant universities and the extension service will
face challenges
assessing who their customers are.
Опубликовано на портале: 18-02-2005
Caroline D. Bell, Roland K. Roberts, Burton C. English, William M. Park
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1994.
Vol. 26.
No. 2.
P. 463-472.
This study determines the likely effect of cost-share incentives on participation
in the Tennessee Forest Stewardship Program and identifies other factors that may
contribute to
participation. A random utility model is used to determine the probability that a
landowner will
choose to participate in the program. A binary choice model is specified to represent
the
dichotomous decision and a logit procedure is used to tit the model. Data are obtained
from mail
surveys of 4,000 randomly selected landowners. Results indicate that attitudes and
knowledge of
forestry programs may be more influential in a landowner’s decision to participate
than monetary
incentives.
Опубликовано на портале: 17-02-2005
Christopher A. Nubern, Richard L. Kilmer
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
1995.
Vol. 27.
No. 2.
P. 460-474.
This article evaluates the effects of alternative fluid milk procurement strategies
on the
aggregate net revenue of Florida cooperative members. They are (I) supplemental milk
obtained
from import sources, (2) supplemental milk obtained from a supply plant, (3) increased
supply as
a result of an expanded production area, and (4) supplemental milk obtained through
pooling
arrangements with regional dairy cooperatives. The final ranking of a scenario appears
to be
dependent primarily on the total cost of exports within the model. The optimum procurement
strategy for Florida cooperatives should concentrate on reducing the quantity of
surplus milk.
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