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An economic evaluation of yield grade standards for Canadian carcass beef

Creator:: Dawson, Oliver Glenn
Abstract:: The basic objective of this thesis was to estimate the economic effects of yield grade standards for carcass beef on the various market sectors of the Canadian beef industry. The adoption of the standards was expected to enhance consumer demand, improve efficiency within the processing and marketing services sectors, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Oliver Glenn Dawson for the degree

A household production approach to modeling household recycling effort

Creator:: Martini, Roger
Abstract:: Household recycling is an important means by which social costs of solid waste disposal may be reduced. These costs include energy and resource costs of collection and disposal as well as environmental costs from emissions from landfills, incinerators, and collection vehicles. In this thesis, a household production model is used...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . 1995. Title: A Household Production Approach to Modeling Household Recycling Effort Richard M. Adams

The demand for buffalofish, a proxy for carp

Creator:: Rogers, Larry O.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Title: THE DEMAND FOR BUFFALOFISH, A PROXY FOR CARP Abstract approved: _ „ \ Richard S

Using GIS to analyze the relationships between open space and property values

Creator:: Pavich, Steve M.
Abstract:: The conservation of open space will become increasingly important as populations expand and undeveloped land is converted to urban uses. The benefits derived from open space conservation include protecting and improving water quality, providing wildlife habitat, maintaining scenic amenities and rural character, and supplying certain recreational opportunities. This study utilizes...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Stephen Polasky, Richard Adams and Bruce Weber deserve thanks for their guidance in developing and

The willingness of Central Oregon irrigators to donate water rights to augment Deschutes River flow

Creator:: Barkley, David, 1972-
Abstract:: This study used contingent valuation techniques to estimate the willingness of central Oregon Irrigators to donate a portion of their water rights to increase Deschutes River flow. This study was different from previous contingent valuation studies in that it used water rights as the payment vehicles instead of dollars -...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: dangling participle. I would like to thank my two committee members, Dr. Richard Adams and Dr. Rebecca

An analysis of risk management strategies for southern Alberta feedlots

Creator:: Freeze, Brian S.
Abstract:: Feedlot finishing of beef cattle in Southern Alberta involves income risk due to the variability of prices of feeders, feed and finished cattle. Several strategies are available to reduce this risk, including hedging of cattle on feed, participation in a Federal- Provincial government and producer established income stabilization program for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Professors Richard Adams, Steven Buccola, Carl 0'Conner, Thomas Maresh and Greg Perry Special thanks is

An economic evaluation of wheat fertilization strategies in North Central Oregon

Creator:: Ahmed, Awadelkarim Hamid
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for his guidance during the early stages of my doctoral program. Dr. D. Michael Glenn was very

A nonexperimental test of the contingent valuation method : comparing hypothetical and actual voting behavior

Creator:: Vossler, Christian A.
Abstract:: This study compares the results of a contingent valuation (CV) mail survey and the voting outcome of a bond measure to fund improvements, through property tax increases, to a downtown park and adjacent riverbank in Corvallis, Oregon. In addition to asking survey respondents about their voting decision, respondents are presented...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Grant County, Oregon : impacts of changes in log flows on a timber-dependent community

Creator:: Miller, Lester F.
Abstract:: Competitive bid sales of U.S. Forest Service in the Pacific Northwest timber resources have significant effects on the economies of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. These sales contribute to the economic vitality of small regions or communities dependent upon timber as a primary resource input. Any changes in the price or...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: outstanding people. I wish to thank Richard Haynes and Con Schallau of the Pacific Northwest Forest and

The value of public open space : an hedonic price approach

Creator:: Knoder, Erik
Abstract:: Public open spaces provide many benefits to individuals and society. Many of the services they provide; such as recreation, enjoyment of nature, and improving water quality; are non-exclusive and nonrival in consumption. The "public good" nature of open space services inhibits the formation of a market for open space areas....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: guidance with the econometric issues of hedonic price estimation. Richard Adams for his clear thinking

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An economic evaluation of yield grade standards for Canadian carcass beef

A household production approach to modeling household recycling effort

The demand for buffalofish, a proxy for carp

Using GIS to analyze the relationships between open space and property values

The willingness of Central Oregon irrigators to donate water rights to augment Deschutes River flow

An analysis of risk management strategies for southern Alberta feedlots

An economic evaluation of wheat fertilization strategies in North Central Oregon

A nonexperimental test of the contingent valuation method : comparing hypothetical and actual voting behavior

Grant County, Oregon : impacts of changes in log flows on a timber-dependent community

The value of public open space : an hedonic price approach

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