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Determinants for farmers' decisions to participate in developing agricultural tourism activities. An empirical study of Iraq's economy
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
As he cultivates agricultural land, the farmer plays a crucial role in agricultural tourism. Farmers with less innovativeness do not contribute to the nation's economic prosperity. Agriculture tourism in Iraq is not as advanced as in affluent...
A global vision
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2008)
From his vantage as MU chancellor, Brady J. Deaton sees the university's progress and promise....
Organizational Issues in the Agrifood Sector: Toward a Comparative Approach
(Blackwell, 2004-08)
This article outlines a research program comparing the economic organization of agriculture in the United States and European Union (EU). While both have highly developed agricultural sectors, there is substantial variation in organizational...
Big business benefits from MU CEOs
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1991)
"Top corporations profit from leaders who got their start at MU. Here's a profile of some of the best CEOs around the nation who account for their companies' success."--Table of contents for issue....
Overview of State Government
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2006)
General overview of the organization of Missouri state government prepared by David C. Valentine for the Missouri Legislative Academy.
Interpreting Commodity Futures and Options Price Quotes
(University of Missouri Extension, 2000-12)
This guide is designed to help producers to understand how to interpret commodity price quotes for futures and options. Those not familiar with futures and options price quotes may find the initial process of interpretation ...
State Regulation of Trucking: The Policy Impact of Differential Speed Limits
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Borders, Barriers, and Brains: Issue Definition in Rights Based Policy Related to Autism
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
of disability continues to rise, broad changes in social, political, and economic infrastructures are the expected result of recent innovations in disability related policy. These changes will affect society well beyond the lives of individuals with disabilities...
Short Hedge Example with Futures (2000)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2000)
This guide describes how to place an output (short) hedge in the futures market to reduce the price risk associated with selling an output used in your business.
A team player
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2004)
After nearly four decades of service at MU, Chancellor Richard L. Wallace graduates to yet another role where he's needed most....
For kids' sake : researchers at MU tackle family issues.
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1994)
"Missouri ranks 34th in overall child well-being, but MU's record of working on children's issues leads the way in trying to solve family concerns."--Table of contents for issue....
Extension Education and Unbiased Research
(1994-10)
Discusses an Extension educator's role in the community, especially when faced with the situation that research conflicts with grassroots beliefs.
State of the State on Drug Courts in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Substance abuse is growing in the United States. In 2000 an estimated 6.5 percent of the population had a substance abuse problem, a proportion that increased to 7.3 percent by 2001 (SAMHSA, 2002). One result of increased ...
The impact of agricultural growth on the rural development in Vietnam
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2019)
Rural development is a global relevant phenomenon that needs the particular attention of researchers as well as regulators to achieve the development goals it entails. Considering this, the present study investigates the ...
Economic impact of climate change on agriculture: a case of Vietnam
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
on agriculture. A time series of data from 1990 to 2020 examines the economic effects of climate change on Vietnamese farm production. After using the Augmented Dickey-Fuller and Philips-Perron unit root tests, the ARDL bounds testing technique estimates short...
Commodity Futures Terminology
(University of Missouri Extension, 2000-12)
This guide is intended to provide a basic understanding of commodity futures terminology. Though the terminology of trading agricultural commodities goes far beyond the scope of this guide, this information can be used to ...
Scale and Transaction Costs in the U.S. Biopower Industry
(Berkeley Electronic Press, 2007)
With increasing interest in renewable energy from agriculture, including biopower and cellulose ethanol, there is a need for better understanding of the economic organization of this emerging industry. Study of the organization of the biopower...
Changes in farms' environmental sustainability in Poland -- progress, or regress?
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2018)
development arises, whether it is sustainable or industrial development. Research conducted on the basis of Polish public statistics from 2005, 2007, and 2016 indicated some progress in farms' sustainable development. Data analysis indicated...
Would Deadlines Improve the Effectiveness of the Missouri General Assembly?
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy., 2003)
This report is the result of a request for information about the use of deadlines in
other state legislatures. The analysis focuses more on the Senate than the House, in part due to the position of those requesting the ...
A clothing course for men?
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1968)
"An accredited course for men in how to dress? Strange as it may seem, the School of Home Economics for the first time this semester offered 'course 83, clothing selection, section 5 -- for men only.'"--Page 32...