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Strategies for the development of sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh

Creator:

Islam, Md. Shahidul

Abstract:

The adoption of modem agricultural technologies in Bangladesh increases overall agricultural productivity and income primarily through the increase in cereal crop production. It, however, impedes the productivity of several other minor crops and fishes, widens the distribution of income between the rich and the poor, exploits resources and obstructs the...

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Dissertation
Strategic investments in agricultural industries and Oregon's economic development

Creator:

Koong, Dennis T

Abstract:

This research is concerned with the current debate among Oregonians on how to improve the standard of living and accelerate economic development in Oregon. The main question is what economic activities make Oregon, and regions within Oregon grow? To find out where Oregon's economic strength and weaknesses lie, first we...

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Masters Thesis
A cost effectiveness analysis of actions to reduce stream temperature : a case study of the Mohawk watershed

Creator:

Mooney, Sian, 1965-

Abstract:

The concept of ecosystem management requires that management prescriptions account for economic and environmental goals that are measured in non-commensurate units. This study examines the economic and environmental trade-offs associated with planting a riparian buffer in trees to reduce stream temperatures in the Mohawk watershed, Oregon. The detrimental effects of...

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Dissertation