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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:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Steve M. Pavich for the degree of

An evaluation of alternative wheat marketing strategies for Pacific Northwest soft white wheat producers

Creator:: Dickens, Mike L.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: direction are deeply appre- ciated. I would like to thank Dr. John A. Edwards and Dr. Steve Buccola

An investigation of the measurement of individual risk attitudes

Creator:: Winter, John R.
Abstract:: Two direct elicitation of utility (D.E.U.) techniques were used to estimate risk attitudes of a group of agricultural producers. The two elicitation techniques used in the study were 1) an error-in-response model using a modified Ramsey method, and 2) stochastic dominance with respect to a function (SDF). The primary objective...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF John Randall Winter for

The Japanese beef market in a disequilibrium econometrics framework : implications for the U.S. - Japan beef market access agreement

Creator:: Anteneh, Berhanu
Abstract:: The success of the U.S. government in persuading Japan to liberalize the beef market is viewed as a relief to the U.S. beef industry. The economic benefit (to the U.S. beef producers!) of the trade liberalization however is yet to be seen. The size of this benefit is determined, among...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: courage and energy to pursue the task to the end. Professors Richard Johnston and Steve Buccola who, as

An evaluation of strategies for hedging feeder cattle in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Gatti, Andrew Leo
Abstract:: Over the past decade, feeder cattle backgrounders in the Pacific Northwest have been subject to sharp price fluctuations for their output. The result has been variable profits and losses. This situation creates a need for management and marketing techniques which can provide Pacific Northwest cattle ranchers with protection against price...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: learning experience. I would also like to thank my other graduate committee members. Dr. Steve Buccola

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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Bill Boggess, Dr. Becky Johnson, Dr. Steve Polasky, Dr. John Tanaka and Dr. Floyd Bodyfelt for serving

The Conservation Reserve Program : its impact on the economies of rural communities

Creator:: Nofziger, Sharon Dianne
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis is to present the results of a study of the impacts of the Conservation Reserve Program, Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985, on the economies of small communities located in Gilliam, Morrow and Umatilla Counties in Oregon. These counties are representative of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Steve Kale who served on her committee. She is also indebted to the producers of Morrow, Umatilla and

Contending with risk in the seafood processing industry : a bioeconomic portfolio analysis of the Pacific whiting fishery

Creator:: Tuininga, Chris R
Abstract:: Since harvest levels of many of the world's fisheries are not likely to increase in the foreseeable future, resource managers and seafood processors need to develop improved strategies to maximize the utilization and benefits of current catches. In addition to increasing utilization and benefits, seafood processors are subject to the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to Dr. Gil Sylvia, major professor, and committee members Drs. Steve Buccola, Dick Johnston, and

Analyzing a port economic impact model : application to the Port of Newport

Creator:: Cerda, Arcadio Alberto
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: duration of this research. Thanks are also extended to the member of my committee, Dr. Steve Buccola, Dr

Political economy and trade effects of invasive species regulation : the case of noxious weeds

Creator:: Min, He
Abstract:: Many non-native weed pests of food, fiber, and nursery crops pose threats to U.S. environment and agriculture. Noxious weed regulations play an important role in preventing the introduction and spread of non-native plants, thereby protecting the local biodiversity, environment and economic activities. However, these regulations could also hamper agricultural trade....
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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

An evaluation of alternative wheat marketing strategies for Pacific Northwest soft white wheat producers

An investigation of the measurement of individual risk attitudes

The Japanese beef market in a disequilibrium econometrics framework : implications for the U.S. - Japan beef market access agreement

An evaluation of strategies for hedging feeder cattle in the Pacific Northwest

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

The Conservation Reserve Program : its impact on the economies of rural communities

Contending with risk in the seafood processing industry : a bioeconomic portfolio analysis of the Pacific whiting fishery

Analyzing a port economic impact model : application to the Port of Newport

Political economy and trade effects of invasive species regulation : the case of noxious weeds

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