INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

• Main Authors: Penson, John B. (Author), Capps, Oral (Author), Rosson, C. Parr (Author), Woodward, Richard T. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J Pearson Prentice Hall 2010
• Edition: 5th ed.
• Subjects: Agriculture > Economic aspects
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• Item Description: Earlier editions entered under: Penson, John B
• Physical Description: xiv, 417 pages illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780131592483; 0131592483

Known for its strong coverage of macroeconomic theory and international trade, this book provides readers with a systematic introduction to the basic economic concepts and issues impacting the U.S. food and fiber industry. Using a building block approach, the authors discuss individual consumer and producer decision-making, market equilibrium and economic welfare conditions, government intervention in agriculture, macroeconomic policy, and international trade. This new edition provides examples not only from the farm but also throughout the entire food and fiber industry and features updated chapters on natural resources and the government's role in agriculture. Some additional new features This is a perfect resource for anyone interested in agriculture