The Economics of American Agriculture

The Economics of American Agriculture
Author: Steven C. Blank
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 667
Release: 2014-12-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317457331
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This book answers the questions: What is happening to American agriculture, and why? Steven C. Blank uses portfolio theory to analyze both macro- and microeconomic data that paints a clear picture of the trends in agriculture, and explains why these trends are consistent with market evolution and global economic development. He clarifies agriculture's specific role in economic development with a focus on the current and future globalizing commodity markets.The book features empirical research that demonstrates the link between farm-level investment decisions and regional and national economic trends. It shows how the dynamic environment of industrialization and globalization of agriculture is part of a continuing development that is driven by technological innovation. This all points to a future with a very different agricultural production sector and some extremely important policy choices that will face the entire country.

The Oxford Handbook of Land Economics

The Oxford Handbook of Land Economics
Author: Joshua M. Duke
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 769
Release: 2014-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199763747
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Land use change is one of the most pervasive socioeconomic forces affecting ecological systems, economic systems, and human wellbeing. This Oxford Handbook draws on recent advances in several economic fields that investigate land use behavior, making this a must-read for those who want to understand the frontier of land economics.

Government Policy and Farmland Markets

Government Policy and Farmland Markets
Author: Charles Moss
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2008-02-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470384778
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Of immeasurable value to lenders, agricultural economists, and a host of agribusinesses this unique volume brings together leading farmland authorities in the United States and Canada to examine the economic determinants of land value and the consequences of change in land values. As the most basic factor of production in the agricultural enterprise, farmland dominates the agricultural balance sheet, accounting for an average of 70% of all agricultural assets. The authors of this timely book provide expert analysis and review of this subject.

Proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate

Proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate
Author: Liyin Shen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1221
Release: 2015-04-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3662469944
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These conference proceedings cover an outstanding view for academics and professionals to share research findings on the latest developments in real estate and construction management. The Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM) in collaboration with Chongqing University organized CRIOCM2014, the 19th International Symposium on “Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate.” The proceedings collect 105 selected papers addressing the following key themes: Sustainable Urbanization, Sustainable Construction, Urban Construction and Management, Affordable Housing, Urban Land Development and Utilization, Management for Large Infrastructure Projects, Green Construction Materials and Construction Waste Management, Development and Management for Mountainous Towns, Advancement of Construction Project Management, Redevelopment in Disaster Areas, Law and Policies for Construction and Real Estate, Information Technology for Construction Management and Real Estate and lastly Other Topics.

Land Use

Land Use
Author: Luis Loures
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2019-03-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1789857031
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The intensive increase in land use change is considered both a source of richness and a serious problem to landscape sustainability. In this scenario, although land use change plays a very important role for societal development, the impact of land use changes on economic, social, and ecological functions requires special attention. The new environmental paradigms associated with globalization and progressive climate change will certainly intensify the entropy and the instability in most of the existing land-uses. In this regard, this book aims to highlight a body of knowledge related to the discussion of the opportunities and challenges associated with the development of new sustainable landscapes, considering current and future challenges related to land-use changes and planning.

Agricultural Policy for the 21st Century

Agricultural Policy for the 21st Century
Author: Luther G. Tweeten
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2008-03-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470390344
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Agricultural policy reform has become a very hot topic. Over the next couple of years we will see the funding for these programs being hotly debated. The thesis of this book is that a better-informed public is essential to bring rationality to farm policy. This book provides telling evidence that markets work, that competent commercial farmers will earn returns on their resources as high as those earned elsewhere in the absence of income transfer to farmers.