Agricultural Sector Models for the United States: Descriptions and Selected Policy Applications

Comprehensive comparison of major agricultural modeling methods

Agricultural Sector Models for the United States provides a key reference for economists, legislators, program administrators, and others with a vested interest in agricultural outcomes. Detailing the many quantitative models available, this book offers the first side-by-side comparison of how different models handle the same problem. The accompanying discussion delves into each model's suitability for specific applications, suggests possibilities for improvement, and offers insightful suggestions for reporting model-based analyses.