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Computer simulation of irrigation system improvements : an analysis of income, risk and offsite impacts

Creator:

Taylor, Michael L. (Michael Lester), 1960-

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Policy analysts designing programs to improve the efficiency and expand the use of water in the irrigation of farm lands often enlist benefit-cost analysis as a means of assessing impacts and feasibility. While on-site comparisons of costs and benefits are important factors in project assessment, other dimensions such as risk,...

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Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael L. Taylor for the degree
Farm level response to agricultural effluent control strategies : the case of the Willamette Valley

Creator:

Taylor, Michael L. (Michael Lester), 1960-

Abstract:

Changes in the structure of the U.S. agricultural industry since World War II have transformed it into a highly productive component of the domestic economy. But these changes have not occurred without indirect costs. For example, the reliance on agricultural chemicals has produced environmental effects causing growing concern. In addition,...

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Dissertation

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Abstract approved: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael L