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- 19Veeman, Michele M.
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- 6Adamowicz, Wiktor
- 5Goddard, Ellen
- 5Myers, Paul G.
- 41Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, Department of
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- 1Anders, Sven (Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology) and An, Henry(Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology)
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The Effect of Choice Environment and Task Demands on Consumer Behavior: Discriminating Between Contribution and Confusion
Download1996
Swait, Joffre, Adamowicz, Wiktor
Choices, whether they are made in actual markets (revealed preferences or RP) or in surveys (stated preference of SP), provide information about the preferences of individuals. These choices also contain what researchers interpret as \"noise\" or unexplained variation; a variety of techniques...
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The Effects of Alternative Agriculture and Fair Trade on the Development of Producer Groups and Their Members: Case Studies from Northern Thailand
Download1998
Adamowicz, Wiktor, Renner, Miriam
This study examines the economic, social and environmental effects of alternative agricultural methods, traded through fair trade mechanisms, on producers in northern Thailand. These effects are compared with those of conventional agriculture and practised on the same farm). The chosen research...
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2008
Nilsson, Tomas, Trautman, Dawn, Goddard, Ellen
In light of recent food safety crises and international trade concerns associated with food or animal associated diseases, traceability has once again become important in the minds of public policymakers, business decision makers, consumers and special interest groups. This study reviews studies...
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1993
Mataya, Charles S., Veeman, Michele M.
The effects of successive currency devaluations, since the 1980s, on Malawi's trade balance are analysed. The major hypothesis tested is that currency devaluation leads to an improvement in trade balance through changes in the real exchange rate. This hypothesis is not supported by the data for...
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Fall 2019
Cancer is currently one of the leading causes of death globally. In dealing with certain cancers, the recommended treatment is often surgery. In order to determine if the entirety of the cancerous mass has been removed, tumor resection margins are assessed after surgical resection, as it is...
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2010
Huang, Wenzhao, Yang, Jun, Schram, Craig, Goddard, Ellen
Livestock industries are significantly affected by changes in consumer behaviour. In order to add value to meat and livestock production, many firms and farms are supporting the development of new products -- these products can differ by credence attribute, by degree of processing and by...
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Working Harder, Getting More Efficient and Losing Prosperity: Arguments for New Rural Coalitions and Social Contracts or On Getting the Problem Right
Download1992
Canadian agriculture and the rural economy are caught up in the process of global economic integration. This paper argues that new coalitions and contractual agreements are required to keep up with this globalization. The Uruguay Round of the GATT is an example of the effort of the international...