Browsing by Author/Contributor "Malla, Stavroula"
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The consequences of biotechnology : a broad view of the changes in the Canadian canola sector, 1969 to 2012
Brewin, Derek G.; Malla, Stavroula (AgBioForum, 2013)This article is a broad assessment of the effect of biotechnology on canola in Canada. We examine the effects of biotechnology on the canola industry in terms of area, varieties, and yields, as well as the returns to ... -
An economic account of innovation policy in Canada : a comparison of canola, wheat, and pulses
Malla, Stavroula; Brewin, Derek G. (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)There is significant evidence that investments in agricultural research generate gains to farmers and the economy as a whole. The objective of this paper is to provide an assessment of the biotech industry in Canada including ... -
Spillovers and Crowding Effects in a Mixed Biotech Industry : The Case of Canola
Tran, Kien C.; Gray, Richard, 1957-; Malla, Stavroula (AgBioForum, 2006)This paper develops empirical models to estimate both interfirm research spillovers and crowding effects in the canola crop research industry. The potential sources of spillover include basic research, human capital/knowledge ... -
The Value of a New Biotechnology Considering R&D Investment and Regulatory Issues
Malla, Stavroula; Brewin, Derek G. (University of Missouri, 2015)The prevalence of the products of biotechnology in Canada's canola industry is vast. More than 95% of Canada's seeded area is in herbicide-tolerant (HT) varieties, which are products of biotechnology. Overall, the industry ...