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| Ortega, Leonardo E.; Ward, Ronald W.; Andrew, Christopher O.. |
| A stochastic production frontier model was estimated to provide standard measurement of technical efficiency of the dual-purpose cattle system located in Zulia State, Venezuela. This system is based on local and low-cost inputs, but has been considered to be inefficient because of its low partial productivity indices when compared with those used in developed countries. Results indicate that the efficiency of this system is reasonably high, downplaying the general idea of inefficiency. Likewise, the efficiency of this system has the potential for improvement through public policies and managerial decisions based on the determinants of technical efficiency. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Dual-purpose cattle; Production frontier; Technical efficiency; D24; Q12. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/37058 |
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| Andrew, Christopher O.. |
| This paper focuses on one section of the Food For Peace program. Essentially, it emphasizes combing surplus labor and food in a work program to accelerate development and expand future income flows. An analysis of potential contributions and limitations of food for work programs requires raising a number of specific questions. The problem at hand for this section of the Food For Peace program is to favorably induce: changes in consumption patterns and human welfare, improvements in human dexterity and fitness, development of physical capital, and mobility of resources. The problem for food for work programs includes uniting surplus labor and food to effectively achieve these goals. |
| Tipo: Thesis or Dissertation |
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety. |
| Ano: 1966 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10959 |
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