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Three essays on microeconomics, macroeconomics, and institutional economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)This dissertation explores various topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics and institutional economics in developing countries and the United States. The first essay empirically examines the differential impacts of the ... -
A vertical coordination analysis of meat distribution in the food service industry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1979)The market channel for meat, after the packer stage, is divided into two basic alternate channels or segments. Of these two market channels, the largest consists of those meat products distributed for sale in retail grocery ... -
Consumer acceptance of boneless beef
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1960)"Importance of Beef and Problems of Proper Selection: Meat is generally considered to be the center of the menu. Meat is well liked by most people and research has shown that it supplies a large proportion of the food ... -
Measuring the managerial ability of farmers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1964)"This research project, a cooperative endeavor between the Agricultural Economics Department and the Rural Sociology Department, was instigated as a contributing project to the North Central Regional Project NO-59, which ... -
Balanced farming evaluation study in northern Missouri livestock producing area
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1962)"This study was undertaken with the general purpose of determining the rate of progress made by farmers cooperating in the Balanced Farming Program. Specific objectives of the study were: 1. To determine general and specific ... -
Factors affecting family financial security in event of disability of the major breadwinner
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1969)"Purpose of the study: This family economic study reports on the comparative current and projected emergency financial positions of family units from a cross section of occupations in Henry County, Missouri in 1959, with ... -
A review and reappraisal of speculative limit establishment procedures as applied to the Chicago Board of Trade wheat, corn, and soybean markets under non-crisis conditions
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 1973)This study was undertaken to review and reappraise the regulatory rationale applied in the establishment of speculative trading and position limits by the Commodity Exchange Authority of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. ... -
Minimum cost resource requirements for selected levels of farm income
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1965)This study was designed to provide information to farmers and researchers relative to necessary action that could possibly increase farm income and make it more equitable with the income realized from similar resources ... -
Consumer preferences for beef rounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1960)"This study was designed in order to determine consumers' preferences for round steals, minute steals, and ground beef. Four grades of beef were used. Each round was evaluated for the degree of marbling present, and ... -
Technology and climatic effects in aggregate production functions
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 1977)"Purpose of the Study: The justification for this study rests upon the last of the problems noted in the previous section. The primary purpose is to deal with the weather-technology problem in the agricultural production ... -
Present and future farm business analysis performance measures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1970)"The objectives of this study are: (1) to discuss the organization, uses, and limitations of the University of Missouri Mail-In-Record and Farm Business analysis program; and (2) to determine if it is feasible to develop ... -
Economic comparison of investment in cattle ranching in Australia and the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1970)"The overall goal of this study is to assemble and evaluate data to provide a better understanding of the nature of ranching in Australia and the United States. The development of the study has been guided by the following ... -
The economics of land disposal of municipal effluent
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)"INTRODUCTION: The State of Missouri presently is faced with a problem of ever-increasing dimension. Most municipalities presently discharge waste waters into streams. This practice often results in degradation of overall ... -
Some socio-economic considerations in the Bedouins' agricultural settlement (an example from Libya)
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 1977)Agricultural settlement is one important policy goal adopted in Libya, and many other developing countries in Africa and the Middle East, to improve the level of living in rural areas. These countries share several general ... -
The effects of coal related development on communities in the Mendota region
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 1978)Coal related development has been experienced by the two county Mendota coal region of northern Missouri during the 1970's. Coal surface mining has increased until nearly one million tons were mined in 1977. A coal ... -
Economics of compensation in backgrounding systems to evaluate alternative beef production strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)"Demand for beef is expanding and the United States cattle industry is growing rapidly. In a study of the livestock industry projected to 1930, Kamenidis and Rhodes estimate a 30 to 40 percent increase in cattle feeding ... -
Financial analysis of slaughter-locker firms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1973)"Objectives: The objectives of this study were: 1. To develop procedures to identify operating costs and profit margins for slaughter-locker firms to use in analyzing their business. 2. To identify operating costs and ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of AI-based technology in agriculture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] The global agricultural sector faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, making the integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) critical for achieving ... -
A study of adoption of environmental and social stewardship in land leases : an experimental approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] Leasing holds significant importance in the U.S. agricultural sector with nearly 40% (353.8 million acres) of all U.S. farmland being rented or leased [Bigelow, Borchers, and Hubbs (2016)]. An ... -
Determining optimal resource allocation for smallholder farmers in the Western province of Zambia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1988)"General background about Zambia: The purpose of this chapter is to give a brief general background about Zambia, in which the location, climate, the economy and recent agricultural performance and policies will be outlined. ...