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Drummond, H. Evan 1943-

Agricultural economics / H. Evan Drummond, John W. Goodwin. - 3rd ed. - Harlow : Pearson Education, c2014. - ii, 419 pages : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The food industry -- Introduction to agricultural economics -- Introduction to market price determination -- The firm as a production unit -- Costs and optimal output levels -- Supply, market adjustments, and input demand -- Imperfect competition and government regulation -- The theory of consumer behavior -- The concept of elasticity -- Money and financial intermediaries -- The circular flow of income -- Monetary policy -- Fiscal policy -- International trade -- Agricultural policy -- Food marketing : from stable to table -- Futures markets -- Financial markets -- Investment analysis -- Farm service sector -- The economics of market failure -- The Malthusian dilemma -- Economic development and food.

ISBN: 9781292039282

LCCN: 2009052979

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA9B5410 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015432642 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Agriculture--Economic aspects.
Agriculture--Economic aspects--United States.

LC Class. No.: HD1433 / DRU 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 338.1

National Agricultural Library Call No.: HD1433 / .D78 2011