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Opportunity costs : irrigation vs. hydropower

Creator:

Ross, Mark

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In recent years we have seen increasing debate over the allocation of PNW water resources. In particular there are conflicts over using the river system for irrigation vs. electricity production. Denying the hydroelectric system water implies higher costs to electricity consumers as producers substitute more expensive nonhydro resources. This research...

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Masters Thesis

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to take all the water they need, and a policy in which withdrawals are limited in periods of low
The impact of basic industries on regional economic growth : a case study of Oregon's agricultural sector

Creator:

Is-hak, Abdulbasit A

Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of the agricultural sector's output and trade on the economic growth and development of the State of Oregon. Economic base theory is applied in the analysis of Oregon's Gross State Product (GSP) between 1977 and 1991. The basic sector is...

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Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Abdulbasit A. Is-hak for the
The impact of agricultural price policies on the supply and demand for agricultural products : the case of barley and wheat in Saudi Arabia

Creator:

Al-Hussinie, Abdulaziz S.

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Dissertation

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estimated relationship appears consistent with a priori expectations. The barley model was integrated with