The Routledge Handbook Of Agricultural Economics

Author : Gail L. Cramer,Krishna P. Paudel,Andrew Schmitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317225751

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The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics by Gail L. Cramer,Krishna P. Paudel,Andrew Schmitz Pdf

This Handbook offers an up-to-date collection of research on agricultural economics. Drawing together scholarship from experts at the top of their profession and from around the world, this collection provides new insights into the area of agricultural economics. The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics explores a broad variety of topics including welfare economics, econometrics, agribusiness, and consumer economics. This wide range reflects the way in which agricultural economics encompasses a large sector of any economy, and the chapters present both an introduction to the subjects as well as the methodology, statistical background, and operations research techniques needed to solve practical economic problems. In addition, food economics is given a special focus in the Handbook due to the recent emphasis on health and feeding the world population a quality diet. Furthermore, through examining these diverse topics, the authors seek to provide some indication of the direction of research in these areas and where future research endeavors may be productive. Acting as a comprehensive, up-to-date, and definitive work of reference, this Handbook will be of use to researchers, faculty, and graduate students looking to deepen their understanding of agricultural economics, agribusiness, and applied economics, and the interrelationship of those areas.

Author : Bruce L. Gardner,Gordon C. Rausser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 3894 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Agricultural credit
ISBN : 0444518746

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Handbook of Agricultural Economics by Bruce L. Gardner,Gordon C. Rausser Pdf

Author : Gail L. Cramer,Krishna P. Paudel,Andrew Schmitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317225768

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The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics by Gail L. Cramer,Krishna P. Paudel,Andrew Schmitz Pdf

This Handbook offers an up-to-date collection of research on agricultural economics. Drawing together scholarship from experts at the top of their profession and from around the world, this collection provides new insights into the area of agricultural economics. The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics explores a broad variety of topics including welfare economics, econometrics, agribusiness, and consumer economics. This wide range reflects the way in which agricultural economics encompasses a large sector of any economy, and the chapters present both an introduction to the subjects as well as the methodology, statistical background, and operations research techniques needed to solve practical economic problems. In addition, food economics is given a special focus in the Handbook due to the recent emphasis on health and feeding the world population a quality diet. Furthermore, through examining these diverse topics, the authors seek to provide some indication of the direction of research in these areas and where future research endeavors may be productive. Acting as a comprehensive, up-to-date, and definitive work of reference, this Handbook will be of use to researchers, faculty, and graduate students looking to deepen their understanding of agricultural economics, agribusiness, and applied economics, and the interrelationship of those areas.

Author : Carolyn E. Sachs,Leif Jensen,Paige Castellanos,Kathleen Sexsmith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780429576355

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Routledge Handbook of Gender and Agriculture by Carolyn E. Sachs,Leif Jensen,Paige Castellanos,Kathleen Sexsmith Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Gender and Agriculture covers major theoretical issues as well as critical empirical shifts in gender and agriculture. Gender relations in agriculture are shifting in most regions of the world with changes in the structure of agriculture, the organization of production, international restructuring of value chains, climate change, the global pandemic, and national and multinational policy changes. This book provides a cutting-edge assessment of the field of gender and agriculture, with contributions from both leading scholars and up-and-coming academics as well as policymakers and practitioners. The handbook is organized into four parts: part 1, institutions, markets, and policies; part 2, land, labor, and agrarian transformations; part 3, knowledge, methods, and access to information; and part 4, farming people and identities. The last chapter is an epilogue from many of the contributors focusing on gender, agriculture, and shifting food systems during the coronavirus pandemic. The chapters address both historical subjects as well as ground-breaking work on gender and agriculture, which will help to chart the future of the field. The handbook has an international focus with contributions examining issues at both the global and local levels with contributors from across the world. With contributions from leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners, and with a global outlook, the Routledge Handbook of Gender and Agriculture is an essential reference volume for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in gender and agriculture. Chapter 13 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Author : Andrew Barkley,Paul W. Barkley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780415540698

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Principles of Agricultural Economics by Andrew Barkley,Paul W. Barkley Pdf

This book showcases the power of economic principles to explain and predict issues and current events in the food, agricultural, agribusiness, international trade, natural resources and other sectors. The result is an agricultural economics textbook that provides students and instructors with a clear, up-to-date, and straightforward approach to learning how a market-based economy functions, and how to use simple economic principles for improved decision making. While the primary focus of the book is on microeconomic aspects, agricultural economics has expanded over recent decades to include issues of macroeconomics, international trade, agribusiness, environmental economics, natural resources, and international development. Hence, these topics are also provided with significant coverage.

Author : Gerald D. Toland, Jr.,William E. Nganje,Raphael Onyeaghala
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315459516

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US Agricultural and Food Policies by Gerald D. Toland, Jr.,William E. Nganje,Raphael Onyeaghala Pdf

Policy analysis is a dynamic process of discovery rather than a passive exercise of memorizing facts and conclusions. This text provides opportunities to "practice the craft" of policy analysis by engaging the reader in realistic case studies and problem-solving scenarios that require the selection and use of applicable investigative techniques. US Agricultural and Food Policies will assist undergraduate students to learn how policy choices impact the overall performance of agricultural and food markets. It encourages students to systematically investigate scenarios with appropriate positive and normative tools. The book emphasizes the importance of employing critical thinking skills to address the complexities associated with the design and implementation of twenty-first-century agricultural and food policies. Students are asked to suspend their personal opinions and emotions, and instead apply research methods that require the careful consideration of both facts and values. The opportunities to build these investigative skills are abundant when we consider the diversity of modern agricultural and food policy concerns. Featuring case studies and critical thinking exercises throughout and supported by a Companion Website with slides, a test bank, glossary, and web/video links, this is the ideal textbook for any agricultural policy class.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:987269899

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Handbook of agricultural economics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bruce L. Gardner,Gordon C. Rausser
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 044451080X

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Handbook of Agricultural Economics by Bruce L. Gardner,Gordon C. Rausser Pdf

Annotation The subject matter of agricultural economics has both broadened and deepened in recent years, and the chapters of this Handbook present the most exciting and innovative work being done today. Following Volume 1, Volume 2 consists of three parts: 'Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment', 'Agriculture in the Macroeconomy' and 'Agriculture and Food Policy'. Although agricultural economists have always paid attention to these topics, research devoted to them has increased substantially in scope as well as depth in recent years.

Author : Robert E. Evenson,Prabhu Pingali
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-06-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780080545271

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Handbook of Agricultural Economics by Robert E. Evenson,Prabhu Pingali Pdf

Volume 3 of this series of the Handbooks in Economics follows on from the previous two volumes by focusing on the fundamental concepts of agricultural economics. The first part of the volume examines the developments in human resources and technology mastery. The second part follows on by considering the processes and impact of invention and innovation in this field. The effects of market forces are examined in the third part, and the volume concludes by analysing the economics of our changing natural resources, including the past effects of climate change. Overall this volume forms a comprehensive and accessible survey of the field of agricultural economics and is recommended reading for anyone with an interest, either academic or professional, in this area. *Part of the renown Handbooks in Economics series *Contributors are leaders of their areas *International in scope and comprehensive in coverage

Author : Carin Martiin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135069025

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The World of Agricultural Economics by Carin Martiin Pdf

This textbook takes a truly international approach towards agricultural economics, uniting many different perspectives on the subject and providing insight into agriculture in general, and into how practical farming works in particular. The book is laced throughout with real world examples and other pedagogical features. Topics covered are wide-ranging and include: world food production and population the food chain and food safety non-foods derived from farming land and soil issues arable and animal production and management at farm level. The World of Agricultural Economics: an introduction is primarily an introductory textbook for students in agricultural economics, agronomy and adjacent fields. However, its accessible approach means that it is also suitable for readers without any previous knowledge in the field, who are seeking an introduction to agriculture.

Author : George W. Norton,Jeffrey Alwang,William A. Masters
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134710294

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The Economics of Agricultural Development by George W. Norton,Jeffrey Alwang,William A. Masters Pdf

Persistent problems with poverty, rapid population growth and malnutrition in many developing countries are among the most serious issues facing the world today. This book examines the causes, severity and effects of these problems, as well as potential solutions. The authors consider the implications of globalization of goods, services and capital for agriculture, poverty and the environment; and identify linkages in the world food system, stressing how agricultural and economic situations in poor countries affect industrialized nations and vice versa. Focusing on the role that agriculture can play in improving economic and nutritional wellbeing and how that role might be enhanced, this book is essential reading.

Author : Bruce L. Gardner,Gordon C. Rausser
Publisher : North Holland
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 044451080X

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Handbook of Agricultural Economics by Bruce L. Gardner,Gordon C. Rausser Pdf

The subject matter of agricultural economics has both broadened and deepened and the chapters of this handbook present innovative work in the field. This volume contains sections on "agriculture, natural resources and the environment" and "agriculture in the macroeconomy". Volume 2B completes the handbook with a section on "agriculture and food policy". Although agricultural economists have always paid attention to these topics, research devoted to them has increased substantially in scope as well as depth in recent years.

Author : Kimberly Burnett,Richard Howitt,James A. Roumasset,Christopher A. Wada
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317916253

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Routledge Handbook of Water Economics and Institutions by Kimberly Burnett,Richard Howitt,James A. Roumasset,Christopher A. Wada Pdf

Growing scarcity of freshwater worldwide brings to light the need for sound water resource modeling and policy analysis. While a solid foundation has been established for many specific water management problems, combining those methods and principles in a unified framework remains an ongoing challenge. This Handbook aims to expand the scope of efficient water use to include allocation of sources and quantities across uses and time, as well as integrating demand-management with supply-side substitutes. Socially efficient water use does not generally coincide with private decisions in the real world, however. Examples of mechanisms designed to incentivize efficient behavior are drawn from agricultural water use, municipal water regulation, and externalities linked to water resources. Water management is further complicated when information is costly and/or imperfect. Standard optimization frameworks are extended to allow for coordination costs, games and cooperation, and risk allocation. When operating efficiently, water markets are often viewed as a desirable means of allocation because a market price incentivizes users to move resources from low to high value activities. However, early attempts at water trading have run into many obstacles. Case studies from the United States, Australia, Europe, and Canada highlight the successes and remaining challenges of establishing efficient water markets.

Author : Bruce L. Gardner (ed)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : OCLC:795843391

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Handbook of Agricultural Economics by Bruce L. Gardner (ed) Pdf

Author : Bill Pritchard,Rodomiro Ortiz,Meera Shekar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317596257

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Routledge Handbook of Food and Nutrition Security by Bill Pritchard,Rodomiro Ortiz,Meera Shekar Pdf

The concept of food and nutrition security has evolved and risen to the top of the international policy agenda over the last decade. Yet it is a complex and multi-faceted issue, requiring a broad and inter-disciplinary perspective for full understanding. This Handbook represents the most comprehensive compilation of our current knowledge of food and nutrition security from a global perspective. It is organized to reflect the wide scope of the contents, its four sections corresponding to the accepted current definitional frameworks prevailing in the work of multilateral agencies and mainstream scholarship. The first section addresses the struggles and progression of ideas and debates about the subject in recent years. The other sections focus on three key themes: how food has been, is and should be made available, including by improvements in agricultural productivity; the ways in which politico-economic and social arenas have shaped access to food; and the effects of food and nutrition systems in addressing human health, known as food utilisation. Overall, the volume synthesizes a vast field of information drawn from agriculture, soil science, climatology, economics, sociology, human and physical geography, the nutrition and health sciences, environmental science and development studies.