The principal objective of this analysis is the
development of a methodological approach that would
permit a more complete evaluation of the physical and
economic consequences of prohibited species by-catch
(PSC) losses, such as occur in the harvest of groundfish.
To achieve efficient management of the several marine
species involved...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of the
source of the external trade statistics in measuring the price
responsiveness of foreign demands and relative price competitiveness
of the major exporting countries in trade of agricultural commodities
in international markets. In particular, the papers included in this...
Concern over the apparent disparity between the farm use value
and current market value of property in agricultural areas continues
to remain a source of concern in many areas. This concern has
intensified in recent years, particularly in those agricultural areas
situated near urban centers and recreational areas.
The main...
This study centered upon two objectives. First, to demonstrate and apply a statistical method, the transfer function, and to test its usefulness in regional economic modeling and regional impact ana1ysis; and second, to obtain a better understanding of the causal relationships among total employment, government employment, lumber and wood products...
The competition or rivalry for the use of water resources
among economic sectors of the Pacific Northwest and among geographical
regions of the western United States has intensified in recent
years. This rivalry and the long run prospects for water shortages
have increased the demand for research concerning the productivity...