Agricultural Policy Analysis Tools for Economic Development

摘要

The report provides approaches to and techniques useful in analyzing very real world problems in agricultural policy analysis. In addition to an Introduction, the 14 chapters cover regression and statistical analysis, use of microcomputers, demand theory, supply theory, elasticity estimation, classical welfare analysis, simulation and systems modeling, enterprise budgets, mathematical programming, investment analysis, natural resources, trade macroeconomic linkages to agriculture and index numbers. The book originated out of the APAP microcomputer workshop held annually at Oklahoma State University and thus it serves nicely as a text on agricultural policy analysis to accompany practical, 'hands-on' training in policy analysis.