Handbook of agricultural economics Volume 3
Volume 3 of this series of the Handbooks in Economics follows on from the previous two volumes by focusing on the fundamental concepts of agricultural economics. The first part of the volume examines the developments in human resources and technology mastery. The second part follows on by considerin...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam
Elsevier
2007, 2007
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| Edition: | 1st ed |
| Series: | Handbooks in economics
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| Collection: | Elsevier Handbooks in Economics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Volume 3 of this series of the Handbooks in Economics follows on from the previous two volumes by focusing on the fundamental concepts of agricultural economics. The first part of the volume examines the developments in human resources and technology mastery. The second part follows on by considering the processes and impact of invention and innovation in this field. The effects of market forces are examined in the third part, and the volume concludes by analysing the economics of our changing natural resources, including the past effects of climate change. Overall this volume forms a comprehensive and accessible survey of the field of agricultural economics and is recommended reading for anyone with an interest, either academic or professional, in this area. *Part of the renown Handbooks in Economics series *Contributors are leaders of their areas *International in scope and comprehensive in coverage IIntroduction -- II Human Resources and Technology Mastery -- IIIInvention and Innovation -- IV Markets, Institutions and Transaction Costs -- V Natural Resources. |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Physical Description: | xxiv, 2251-3031 pages illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9780444518736 0444518738 |