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| Amosson, Stephen H.; Dietrich, Raymond A.; Talpaz, Hovav; Hopkin, John A.. |
| This paper analyzes policy implications arising from the National Brucellosis Technical Commission Study. A systems simulation model was designed to estimate physical losses resulting from alternative bovine brucellosis programs. Changes in benefits, costs, level of infection and net benefits were calculated by program alternatives for determining economic and epidemiologic implications. Results indicate all alternative programs considered yield positive net benefits and reduce the prevalence of the disease. The results imply a need for further research to determine a program that is both epidemiologically and economically optimal. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 1981 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/32073 |
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| Hopkin, John A.; Sporleder, Thomas L.; Padberg, Daniel I.; Knutson, Ronald D.. |
| The farm financial crisis, combined with deregulation of the U.S. banking system, has created a new environment within which the Farm Credit System competes. Despite their unique business clientele, the Banks for Cooperatives (BCs) have been adversely affected by this changed environment. In 1987, the BCs requested an economic analysis of possible consolidation alternatives, with emphasis on the economies of size they might achieve. Summary results of that analysis are presented here. A 47 basis point reduction in interest rates charged borrowers was estimated to result from a total consolidation of the BCs. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance. |
| Ano: 1988 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/46211 |
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