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An economic analysis of household recycling of solid wastes : the case of Portland, Oregon

Creator:

Hong, Seonghoon

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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Rettig and Gregory M. Perry for their guidance and helpful comments. Special thanks are extended Co
Economics of drought preparedness and response in irrigated agriculture

Creator:

Peck, Dannele E.

Abstract:

The impact of recent severe droughts throughout the United States, the potential for climate change to intensify the frequency and severity of drought, and discussion about the future of government assistance in agriculture highlight the need for a transition from drought as ‘disaster’ to drought as ‘managed risk’. However, guidance...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
The economics of agricultural groundwater quality : effects of spatial and temporal variability on policy design

Creator:

Fleming, Ronald A.

Abstract:

Non-point agricultural contaminants, such as nitrogen, may lower groundwater quality and thereby impose health and environmental risks. The objective of this study is to evaluate tax policies to control agricultural pollutants in a spatially heterogeneous and dynamic setting. The focus of the study is non-point source nitrate contamination of groundwater...

Resource Type:

Dissertation