[PDF] Farm Economics eBook

Author : John B. Penson
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,87 MB
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 129207311X

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For courses in Introduction to Agricultural or Applied Economics Introduction to Agricultural Economics provides students with a systematic introduction to the basic economic concepts and issues impacting the U.S. food and fiber industry and offers strong coverage of macroeconomic theory and international trade. Teaching and Learning Experience: Strong coverage of macroeconomics, the role of government, and international agricultural trade: The coverage of macroeconomics and agricultural programs and policies allows students to further understand the domestic market economy. Building block approach: Discusses individual consumer and producer decision-making, market equilibrium and economic welfare conditions, government intervention in agriculture, macroeconomic policy, and international trade. Extensive chapter review: Each chapter contains an extensive list of questions designed to test student comprehension of the material covered. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Author : Kent Olson
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 44,85 MB
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470592434

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Farm managers will appreciate this book as they learn the principles of farm management; from the basics of management and economics; to the details of strategy and operations. It presents economic concepts, such as the discussion of markets, competitive forces, and macroeconomics, which is new to farm management texts. Material is included on strategy, marketing, budgeting, production and operations, quality, finance, investment, risk, contracts, staffing, business organisation, farm succession, and the future. Strategic management and quality management as well as new techniques and tools in production and operations management are also examined. This approach will help farm managers improve the efficiency, effectiveness, objectivity, and, ultimately, success of their decisions.

Author : George W. Norton
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 38,23 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415492645

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The globalization of goods, services and capital for agriculture is fundamental to the future of developing countries and has major implications for the fight against poverty and sustainability of the environment. In recent years, agriculture has once again returned to a position of centre stage as food price volatility has led countries to re-examine their development strategies. This new edition of the essential textbook in the field builds on the 2006 original and reflects the following developments: the increased impact of climate change issues affecting agricultural markets such as bio-fuels, the rise in farm prices and energy costs the move to higher valued agricultural products The book contains a wealth of real world case studies and is now accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank and a large set of discussion and exam questions. The accompanying website is available to view at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/

Author : Andrew Barkley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 20,65 MB
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1136779000

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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 : David Kahan
Publisher : Farm Management Extension Guid
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,64 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251075418

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Whether you are working for government, an NGO or the private sector, if you are an agricultural extension worker who is trying to assist farmers in increasing the profitability of their farms, the material in this booklet should be of help to you.

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Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 24,20 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Agriculture
ISBN :

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Includes papers and reports of the American Farm Economic Association.

Author : Lewis Cecil Gray
Publisher :
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 31,72 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Agriculture
ISBN :

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"Suggested readings" at end of each chapter.