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Technological change, capital deepening, and agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) growth: Cross‐country comparison of 18 OECD countries

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper employs the data envelope analysis (DEA) to assess technological progress and its impact on agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) across 18 the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries from 1973 to 2015.
Yu Sheng
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Quantifying the land‐use change due to soybean‐based biodiesel in the United States

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract We quantify the impact of soybean oil‐based biodiesel production on US cropland, using a method that accounts for the intermediate effect of soybean crushing facilities. Based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data for biodiesel production and proprietary data for soybean crushing facilities over 2011–2020, we find that the elasticities ...
Ruiqing Miao, Yijia Li, Madhu Khanna, Christopher Clark, Dallas Burkholder, Luoye Chen   +5 more
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Non‐Tariff Measures and U.S. Agricultural Exports

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract How much do non‐tariff measures (NTMs) affect U.S. agricultural exports? While countries maintain a large and diverse set of NTMs to safeguard the health of plants, animals, and humans, policymakers and regulatory bodies may neglect the impact these measures have on international trade.
Yunus Emre Karagulle, Charlotte Emlinger, Jason H. Grant   +2 more
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Assessing the role of global food commodity prices in achieving the 2030 agenda for SDGs

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Summary: Food plays a vital role in human sustenance and well-being, and the fluctuations in its price exert a significant impact on the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from social, economic, and environmental perspectives.
Yifan Shen, Yanan Chen, Xunpeng Shi, Yunfei An, Muyi Yang, Yunting Qi   +5 more
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AgEcon Search: Partners Build a Web Resource.

Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 2002
AgEcon Search: Research in Agricultural and Applied Economics ({https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/?ln=en}) brings together a variety of literature in agricultural economics in a free web resource. It began as a project to capture fugitive working papers, and
Louise Letnes, Julia Ann Kelly
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Dissecting Extreme Price Fluctuations in Mineral Fertilizers: Regularities and Co‐Movements in Light of Global Food Security

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Extreme swings in food prices can put food security at risk. Fertilizer prices are among the main drivers of food prices. This work explores the recurrent behavior of the extreme global fertilizer price fluctuations underlying food price dynamics.
Massimiliano Calvia
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The impact of agricultural trade on green technological innovation in China’s agricultural sector

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Summary: As environmental awareness grows, the agricultural sector must balance rising product demands with sustainable development. This study investigates the relationship between agricultural trade and green technological innovation, emphasizing how ...
Jing Cheng, JingJing Dai, Yang Liu, WanQin Zhao   +3 more
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Beyond Labels: Exploring Consumer Preferences for Plant‐Based Meat Labeling Policies

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Whether meat‐related terms should be permitted on the labels of plant‐based meat alternatives is hotly debated. Utilizing survey data featuring a discrete choice experiment, we examine consumer responses to plant‐based meat alternatives under three labeling scenarios: no restrictions; a ban on meat‐related terms; and a requirement for a ...
Liam J. S. Boldt, Jill E. Hobbs, Patrick Lloyd‐Smith, Yang Yang   +3 more
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A Scoping Review of Nudges for Enhancing Agricultural Policy

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Following PRISMA guidelines, we conduct a scoping review on 18 empirical studies on nudging interventions for farmers in Europe and the USA. The evidence on the effectiveness of nudges is mixed. Some studies demonstrate positive outcomes, particularly when nudges are combined with other interventions; others report no effect or negative ...
Nadja El Benni, Yanbing Wang, Jeanine Ammann, Gabriele Mack, Robert Finger   +4 more
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Evaluating Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Impact on Crop Indemnities

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The 2018 Farm Bill established the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP), which was focused on removing feral hogs and restoring damaged property. We conduct a quasi‐experimental analysis of FSCP on crop damage using crop insurance data and a staggered difference‐in‐difference model.
Hence Duncan, Christopher N. Boyer, Eunchun Park, S. Aaron Smith   +3 more
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