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Spatial econometric analysis of highway and regional economy in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
of highway-employment for economic growth in Missouri. Spatial econometric methods are used in order to investigate the relationship between highways and regional economy. The first chapter shows that the reduced transportation cost due to highway...
Policy and program incentives and the adoption of agroforestry in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
. The data from this study is drawn from a 2006 survey of 360 landowners conducted in four counties in two regions of Missouri, USA, selected because of their proximity to agroforestry research centers, their rural or urban character, and a land holding...
Adjusting organizational structure for cooperative longevity : Missouri farmers association, 1920 - 1950
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
in 1940 from a quasi-hybrid federation of local farm clubs, county exchanges, regional processing cooperatives, multipurpose ownership set of entities to a centralized cooperative organizational form. The study selects secondary data from archives...
Three essays in regional economic modeling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
My dissertation is about regional economic modeling for understanding local economy, economic impact analysis and forecasting. In the first essay, I developed a nonspatial version of community policy analysis model for Missouri counties. In my...
Identification of the Missouri public's perception of natural resource problems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1974)
. In such cases, the general approach has been that of government provision of public goods and services. Theoretically, the avenue for initiating or controlling the quantity and quality of public goods and services has been through the political process...
Incentives for food crop production in Tanzania : with special reference to the Mbeya region
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1984)
The objectives of this study were to determine the potential impacts of a) increased output prices, b) reduction of input costs, and c) improved technology on increasing food production, specifically marketable surplus in the Mbeya region...
Structure and organization comparisons of U.S. large volume swine producers : a national survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1986)
A national sample of hog operations marketing 1,000 head or more a year was taken in 1981. A mail questionnaire gathered the necessary information. A second survey grouped operations into three groups: feeder pig producers, ...
Indexes of the influence of weather on corn yields in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1964)
yields in Missouri. The study was designed (1) to construct and evaluate Indexes of weather using existing techniques in a designated Central Missouri area, (2) to construct and evaluate indexes of weather in a designated area utilising the most recent...
Social indicators of efficiency and equity convergence in four distressed regions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)
. Social indicators can thus be employed to judge national versus regional welfare tradeoffs as incremental changes are made. Furthermore, such indexes provide a mechanism which can continuously monitor the system— in effect, provide data for evaluation...
Commercial grain merchandisers : interest in professional development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Little information exists on grain merchandisers, their characteristics, and the skills needed to be successful. This research contributes toward filling this gap. A summary of survey responses from 230 experienced grain ...
An economic analysis of the Brazilian value-added tax
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1978)
The basic objectives of this study are to evaluate, in the light of the value-added tax theory and nature, the Brazilian experience with this form of taxation. Conceptually, under the value-added tax (VAT), only the net ...
An analysis of livestock marketing patterns in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1960)
"Missouri is fortunate in its strategic location near the heart of the grain belt east of the Great plains cattle producing areas and on the western fringe of concentrated centers of population. A combination of favorable ...
An analysis of the agricultural base and potential in State Economic Area 2b in northeast Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1965)
of the entire nation. The result of these new forces can be observed in changed patterns of land use, types of farming, and farm size. These new elements have significant implications for the northeast Missouri region. The purposes of this study were to (1...
Impact of social networks on well-being : evidence from Latino immigrants in non-urban Missouri communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This dissertation analyzes the impact of social networks on Latino immigrant's livelihoods strategies and outcomes. Using the Sustainable Livelihoods framework, this dissertation hypothesizes that social capital such as ...
A study of types of farming in the U.S. by the farm management survey method
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1919)
The following study was made to get an insight into the conditions and farm practices of six different types of farming in the United States from the standpoint of farm management. Previous work along this line indicates ...
The ecology of organizational forms in local and regional food systems: exploring the scaling-up challenge via a species concept
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
on the social value of a commitment to place. It seeks to create relocalized and socially embedded means of exchange. Policy initiatives have responded, making investments in local and regional food systems. The primary challenge faced by these initiatives: how...
The investment horizon issue in user-owned organizations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
This research addresses the issue of an investment constraint in user-owned agricultural organizations called the horizon problem. Scholars have suggested the restrictions on the transferability of residual claimant rights ...
Combating structural racialization in the agriculture industry : a case study of Hmong social capital and collective entrepreneurship in the Twin Cities, MN region
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
a case study of the impact of structural racialization in the U.S. agriculture industry on the entrepreneurial opportunities facing the Hmong community in the Twin Cities, Minnesota region. It finds socially disadvantaged farmers, like the Hmong...
Three essays on food security, agricultural productivity, and commodity basis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
to trade, public stock, and productivity on rice supply, demand, and food security dimensions. Finally, we assess the effectiveness of these policies to smooth out shocks that may arise from a future pandemic like COVID-19. In the second essay, we analyze...
An alternative futures analysis of Flathead County, Montana : evaluating tradeoffs among economic growth, land use policy and land use change
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
may be used to examine water quality, wildlife habitat, housing affordability, and the cost of public services in the county....