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A quadratic programming algorithm for deriving efficient farm plans in a risk setting

Creator:

Bauer, Leonard

Abstract:

The main focus was on developing an algorithm and supporting computer programs for use by extension personel to counsel farm managers on problems of enterprise choice. Investigation was initiated from the complete certainty viewpoint of linear programming. Upon introducing uncertainty, ramifications of changing expected income, variance and the correlation coefficient...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

Applied Farm Management by extension personnel has tradition- ally been of a prescriptive nature. Risk
A stochastic analysis of erosion and economic impacts associated with timber harvests and forest roads

Creator:

McNutt, James Allen

Abstract:

A complex and sometimes serious problem facing modern day forest managers is that of estimating and analyzing potential on-site impacts which result from forest activities. A major type of adverse impact is man-Initiated forest erosion. This consequence can be substantially magnified when forest harvest and road activities are implemented in...

Resource Type:

Dissertation