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The effects of North American Free Trade Agreement on sustainable and human development in Mexico

Creator:: Sontirat, Suthasinee
Abstract:: The effects of trade liberalization and trade integration can be seen in many developing countries around the world. While freer trade can be said to create benefits from efficient allocation of resources, it does not ensure that gains from trade will be allocated equitably in a society. Nor does it...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Sontirat presented on September 5 , 2006. Richard L. C1inn, representing Political Science Agricultural

Economic and environmental evaluation of alternative farming systems for row crop and dairy farms in Northern Malheur County

Creator:: Vermilyea, Kathy Jo
Abstract:: Malheur County is located in the southeast corner of Oregon and consists of about 64 million acres of which 260,000 acres is irrigated. Groundwater contamination has been found in a 115,000 acre area in Northeastern Malheur County. The main source of the groundwater contamination is agricultural practices. The overall objective...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Timoth L. Cross Maiheur County is located in the southeast corner

Valuing urban wetlands : a property pricing approach

Creator:: Mahan, Brent L
Abstract:: Wetlands play an important role in our social and economic well being. Many services wetlands provide, such as wildlife habitat, recreation, and aesthetics, are collective goods. Because these services are not represented in a market, an over supply of wetlands converted to other uses and an under supply of protected...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Brent L. Mahan for the degree of

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,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael L

Toward a new methodology for estimating the marginal social rate of return to public investments in higher education

Creator:: Lewandrowski, Jan
Abstract:: The United States invests tens of billions of dollars in higher education each year. This had led many researchers to estimate the marginal and average rates of return to these expenditures. Past works, however, have been partial in scope. That is, they have counted only the benefits of higher education...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The impact of extended fisheries jurisdiction on global fishery markets : the case of Alaska pollock from the U.S. West Coast

Creator:: Gancho, Paula
Abstract:: The increased US domestic production of surimi from the US Pacific Coast after 1977 is a major consequence of the US's extended fisheries jurisdiction to 200 nautical miles. It is only one consequence, however, whose nature can best be understood by examining the surimi market in the context of what...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the U.S. West Coast. Abstract approved: Richard S. Johnston The increased US domestic production of

The demand for buffalofish, a proxy for carp

Creator:: Rogers, Larry O.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Title: THE DEMAND FOR BUFFALOFISH, A PROXY FOR CARP Abstract approved: _ „ \ Richard S

An exploratory economic analysis of the effects of regulation, hunter participation and harvest on migratory bird management

Creator:: Dell, Randal Scott
Abstract:: Waterfowl and the places they inhabit provide numerous economic benefits to society. The financial and other resources provided by waterfowl hunters to secure and protect waterfowl habitat are a major force for wetland protection, as guided under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. However, the habitat and population objectives established...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Migratory Bird Management. Abstract approved: Signature redacted for privacy. Richard M. Adams

Salmon consumption at the household level in Japan

Creator:: Kikuchi, Akihiro
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the salmon demand of Japanese households. The specific goals are to illuminate the substitutional relationship between salmon and other foods and to examine seasonal and regional differences in salmon demand. To analyze substitutional relationships and seasonal differences, monthly data on consumption...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Consumption at the Household Level in Japan Abstract approved: „ Richard S. Johnston The primary

Essays on the economics of wildlife management

Creator:: Rashford, Benjamin S.
Abstract:: Wildlife managers are on the front lines of the effort to conserve wildlife and are required to do so cost-effectively. This dissertation consists of three manuscripts that integrate economics and ecology to inform cost-effective wildlife management. The first and second manuscripts focus on identifying cost-effective wildlife management plans. The third...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Management. Abstract approved: Richard M. Adams Wildlife managers are on the front lines of the

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The effects of North American Free Trade Agreement on sustainable and human development in Mexico

Economic and environmental evaluation of alternative farming systems for row crop and dairy farms in Northern Malheur County

Valuing urban wetlands : a property pricing approach

Farm level response to agricultural effluent control strategies : the case of the Willamette Valley

Toward a new methodology for estimating the marginal social rate of return to public investments in higher education

The impact of extended fisheries jurisdiction on global fishery markets : the case of Alaska pollock from the U.S. West Coast

The demand for buffalofish, a proxy for carp

An exploratory economic analysis of the effects of regulation, hunter participation and harvest on migratory bird management

Salmon consumption at the household level in Japan

Essays on the economics of wildlife management

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