Introduction to agricultural economics

John B. Penson, Jr. ... [et al.]

Known for its strong coverage of macroeconomic theory and international trade, this book provides readers with a systematic introduction to the basic economic concepts and issues impacting the U.S. food and fiber industry. Using a building block approach, the authors discuss individual consumer and producer decision-making, market equilibrium and economic welfare conditions, government intervention in agriculture, macroeconomic policy and international trade. This new edition provides examples not only from the farm, but also throughout the entire food and fiber industry and features updated chapters on natural resources and the government's role in agriculture. Some additional new features include: * Enhanced coverage of natural resource issues* Revised chapter on the government's role in agriculture.* Expanded and Updated! Testing Your Economic quotient sections This is a perfect resource for anyone interested in agriculture.

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  • PART 1 Introduction Chapter 1 What is Agricultural Economics? PART 2 Understanding Consumer Behavior Chapter 2 Theory of Consumer Behavior Chapter 3 Consumer Equilibrium and Market Demand Chapter 4 Measurement and Interpretation of Elasticities PART 3 Business Behavior and Market Equilibrium Chapter 5 Introduction to Production and Resource Use Chapter 6 Economics of Input and Product Substitution Chapter 7 Market Equilibirium and Product Price: Perfect Competition Chapter 8 Market Equilibirium and Product Price: Imperfect Competition PART 4 Government in the Food and Fiber Industry Chapter 9 Natural Resources, the Environment, and Agriculture Chapter 10 Government Intervention in Agriculture PART 5 Macroeconomics of Agriculture Chapter 11 Product Markets and National Output Chapter 12 Macroeconomic Policy Fundamentals Chapter 13 Consequences of Business Fluctuations Chapter 14 Macroeconomic Policy and Agriculture PART 6 International Agriculture Trade Chapter 15 Agriculture and International Trade Chapter 16 Exchange Rates and Agricultural Trade Chapter 17 Why Nations Trade Chapter 18 Agricultural Trade Policy and Preferential Trading Arrangements Glossary Index

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書名 Introduction to agricultural economics
著作者等 Capps, Oral
Penson, John B.
Rosson, C. Parr
Capps Jr. Oral
Penson Jr. John B.
Woodward Richard
Woodward Richard T.
出版元 Prentice Hall
刊行年月 c2010
版表示 5th ed
ページ数 xiv, 417 p.
大きさ 28 cm
ISBN 9780131592483
NCID BB00327792
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言語 英語
出版国 アメリカ合衆国
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