Farm-Level Modeling for Bigger Issues |
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| Authors: | Alfons Weersink Scott Jeffrey & David Pannell |
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| Institution: | Department of Agricultural Economics and Business, University of Guelph,;Department of Rural Economy, University of Alberta,;Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Western Australia |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this paper is to discuss how farm-level modelers can best extend their research to address issues broader than just farm income. The paper describes how trade-off curves are a valuable tool for summarizing the missing information to policy makers on economic problems related to sustainability issues and agriculture. We outline steps an economic researcher could follow in developing an integrated farm-level model that successfully links changes in environmental quality with agricultural practices so that the relevant trade-offs for policy analysis can be quantified. |
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