Choices
AAEA
3rd Quarter 2006 | 21(3)


Theme: Resources and the Environment
Invasive Species
Rachael E. Goodhue and Gregory McKee, Guest Editors
U.S. agriculture faces the invasion of foreign pest species like the med fly or, in prior times, the fire ant. Invasive species policy problems are characterized by substantial uncertainty regarding biological interactions/processes and economic relationships. Critical mistakes regarding policy choices can be made if such relationships are not properly considered. Each article in this set identifies a key lesson for invasive species-related actions and policy.

  • Comparison of a Fixed and Variable Corn Ethanol Subsidy

  • Theme: Agriculture and Trade
    The Future of Animal Agriculture in North America
    Walter J. Armbruster, Steve A. Halbrook, and Mary M. Thompson, Guest Editors
    Animal agriculture in North America faces a future of opportunities and challenges. This set of papers overviews the current state of the industry, examines forces that may impact the industry in the future, identifies policy alternatives and potential business strategies, identifies the potential consequences of such policies or strategies, and identifies knowledge gaps and research needs. The papers draw from a broader report that provides additional detail.

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