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Dissertations, Theses and Plan B Papers—Search ResultsFound 281 entries matching your query. [ Search Again ] 2013Lazurus, Brenda A Study of Household Income Determinants and Income Inequality in the Tominian and Koutiala Zones of Mali.
Master's Thesis,
2013.
Major Professor: Valerie Kelly.
Victor, Nathan Chestnut Grower Inc.: A Case Study on the Importance of Social Capital in the Success of Entrepreneurial Ventures.
Master's Thesis,
2013.
Major Professor: Brent Ross.
2012Al-Yasari, Ammar Assessing an Online Entrepreneurship Course at Michigan State University.
Master's Thesis,
2012.
Major Professor: Brent Ross.
Allen, James Determinants of Land Allocation in a Multi-Crop Farming System: An Application of the Fractional Multinomial Logit Model to Agricultural Households in Mali.
Master's Thesis,
2012.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
Cairns, Jennifer Does Selling Fruits or Vegetables Provide a Strategic Advantage to Selling Maize for Small-Holders in Mozambique? A Double-Hurdle Correlated Random Effects Approach to Evaluating Farmer Market Decisions.
Master's Thesis,
2012.
Major Professor: David Tschirley.
Fitzpatrick, Natalie Repercussions of Fertilizer Subsidy Programs on Private Sector Input Retailers: Evidence from Malawi and Proposal for Further Research.
Plan B Paper,
2012.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne.
Ford, Rachel Managing Great Lakes Water as a Common Pool Resource: Barriers to and Opportunities for Collective Action among Irrigators in Southwest Michigan.
Master's Thesis,
2012.
Major Professor: Patricia Norris.
Lawson, Ty Impact of School Feeding Programs on Educational, Nutritional, and Agricultural Development Goals: A Systematic Review of Literature.
Plan B Paper,
2012.
Major Professor: Mywish Maredia.
Lopes, Miguel A Comparative Analysis of Strategic Management Practices in Michigan Agribusiness Firms: 1992 vs. 2012.
Plan B Paper,
2012.
Major Professor: Brent Ross.
Lovgren, Adam How Can Assistance Programs Create Value for Entrepreneurs? A Grounded Theory Case Study of the Michigan State University Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Master's Thesis,
2012.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
Magen, Benjamin An Ex Post Economic Impact Assessment of Bean/Cowpea Crsp’s Investment on Varietal Development in Senegal.
Plan B Paper,
2012.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
McManus, Jacob Grower Decision Support Tool for Conversion to a High-Efficiency Tart Cherry Orchard System.
Master's Thesis,
2012.
Major Professor: Christopher Wolf.
Peralta Sanchez, Alexandra Food vs. Wood: Dynamic Choices for Kenyan Smallholders.
Plan B Paper,
2012.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Richards, Peter Exchange Rates, Soybean Supply Response, and Deforestation in South America.
Plan B Paper,
2012.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Weicksel, Scott Measuring Preferences for Changes in Water Quality at Great Lakes Beaches Using a Choice Experiment.
Master's Thesis,
2012.
Major Professor: Frank Lupi.
Weir, Anne Economic Feasibility of Environmentally Beneficial Agricultural Technologies with an Application to Perennial Grains.
Master's Thesis,
2012.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
2011Adjao, Ramziath Analysis of the Competitiveness of the Rice Subsector in Mali: The Case of Gravitational Irrigation and Bas-fonds Production Systems.
Master's Thesis,
2011.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Akibode, Comlanvi Sitou Trends in the Production, Trade, and Consumption of Food-Legume Crops in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Plan B Paper,
2011.
Major Professor: Mywish Maredia.
Allwardt, Jenifer Carbon Credit Payment Options for Agroforestry Projects in Africa.
Plan B Paper,
2011.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
Diallo, Amadou An Analysis of the Recent Evolution of Malis Maize Subsector.
Plan B Paper,
2011.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Goeb, Joseph Impacts of Government Maize Supports on Smallholder Cotton Production in Zambia.
Master's Thesis,
2011.
Major Professor: David Tschirley.
Gong, Binlei The Performance of Renewable Portfolio Standards in the United States.
Master's Thesis,
2011.
Major Professor: Jinhua Zhao.
Hodge, Timothy The Effect of Ethanol Plants on Residential Property Values: Evidence from Michigan.
Master's Thesis,
2011.
Major Professor: Mark Skidmore.
Reyes, Byron Assessing the Socioeconomic Impact of Participatory Plant Breeding Of Beans in Two Regions of Honduras.
Master's Thesis,
2011.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Sackett, Hillary Consumer Perceptions of Sustainable Farming Practices: A Best-Worst Scenario.
Plan B Paper,
2011.
Major Professor: Robert Shupp.
Sheahan, Megan Analysis of Fertilizer Profitability and Use In Kenya.
Master's Thesis,
2011.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne. Department 2011 Best M.S. Thesis
2010Akaeze, Henry Consumer Preference for Imported Rice in Nigeria—Perceived Quality Differences or Habit Persistence?.
Master's Thesis,
2010.
Major Professor: Robert Myers.
Angula, Martin Determinants of Sustainable Coffee Marketing Channel Choice and Supply Response among Organic and UTZ Certified Smallholder Farmers: Evidence from Uganda.
Master's Thesis,
2010.
Major Professor: Dave Weatherspoon.
Bailey, Eric The Impact of the Common External Tariff on Jamaica’s Beef Sector.
Master's Thesis,
2010.
Major Professor: Dave Weatherspoon.
Binkley, David The Economics of Anaerobic Digestion under Different Utility Purchase Agreements.
Master's Thesis,
2010.
Major Professor: Stephen Harsh.
Chen, Huilan Ecosystem Services from Low Input Cropping Systems and the Public’s Willingness to Pay for Them.
Master's Thesis,
2010.
Major Professor: Frank Lupi.
Chen, Min Does Economic Endogeneity of Site Facilities in Recreation Demand Models Lead to Statistical Endogeneity?.
Plan B Paper,
2010.
Major Professor: Frank Lupi.
Chen, Susan Hedonic Valuation of Timber Stands in the Great Lakes Northern Forests.
Plan B Paper,
2010.
Major Professor: Frank Lupi.
Fernandez, Ana Wildlife Conservation in Zambia Impact of Game Management Areas on Household Welfare.
Master's Thesis,
2010.
Major Professor: David Tschirley. AAEA 2011 Honorable Mention M.S. Thesis; Department 2010 Best M.S. Thesis Award
James, Laura Theory and Identification of Marginal Land and Factors Determining Land Use Change.
Plan B Paper,
2010.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Komarek, Timothy Essays on the Economics of Environmental Management and Green Reputation.
Plan B Paper,
2010.
Major Professor: Stephen Harsh.
Lewis, Karen The Impact of Ethanol on Corn Market Relationships and Corn Price Basis Levels.
Master's Thesis,
2010.
Major Professor: Glynn Tonsor.
Lopes, Helder Adoption of Improved Maize and Common Bean Varieties in Mozambique.
Plan B Paper,
2010.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Ma, Shan Hedonic Valuation of Ecosystem Services Using Agricultural Land Prices.
Plan B Paper,
2010.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Tsukamoto, Satoshi Geographical Heterogeneity in Homeownership Rates: Does the Differential between Rent and Ownership Cost Explain Local Variation in Homeownership Rates?.
Plan B Paper,
2010.
Major Professor: Scott Loveridge.
2009Bowmar, Ross Alternative Strategic Responses to Animal Welfare Advocacy: A Case Study of Merino Wool And Mulesing.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: Hamish Gow.
Burke, William Triple Hurdle Model of Smallholder Production and Market Participation in Kenyas Dairy Sector.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne. Department 2009 Best M.S. Thesis
Cambuta, Gomes Strategy Options for Angola's Agricultural Sector after 27 Years of War: A Perception Based Field Study.
Plan B Paper,
2009.
Major Professor: Dave Weatherspoon.
Chaffin, Ben Crop Yield and Revenue Insurance: Choosing Between Policies That Trigger On Farm vs. County Indexes.
Plan B Paper,
2009.
Major Professor: J. Roy Black.
Coleman, Marcus Carbonated Soft Drink Demand: Are New Product Introduction Strategies a Viable Approach to Industry Longevity.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: Dave Weatherspoon.
Diallo, Marthe Analysis of the Constraints to the Development of a Domestic Improved Seed Potato Industry in Mali.
Plan B Paper,
2009.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Hernandez, Ricardo Supermarkets, Wholesalers and Tomato Growers in Guatemala.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: Thomas Reardon.
Hosmer, Cristin Popelier The Success Of Agriculture In Michigan Counties: A Weak Test Of Sustainability.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: Adesoji Adelaja.
Jolejole, Maria Christina Trade-Offs, Incentives and the Supply of Ecosystem Services from Cropland.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton. Department 2009 Best M.S. Thesis
Kizito, Andrew Estimating the Benefits from Improved Market Information.
Plan B Paper,
2009.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Me-Nsope, Nathalie Tart Cherry Yield and Economic Response to Alternative Planting Densities.
Plan B Paper,
2009.
Major Professor: Roy Black.
Miller, Elizabeth An Economic Comparison of Geothermal And Conventional Heating Systems for Greenhouse Operations.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: James Hilker.
Mwiinga, Mukwiti An Assessment of Tomato Price Variability in Lusaka and its Effects on Smallholder Farmers.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: David Tschirley.
Nielson, Hunter The Role of Cassava in Smallholder Maize Marketing in Zambia and Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: Steven Haggblade.
Perakis, Sonja Improving the Quality of Womens Gold in Mali, West Africa: The Case of Shea.
Plan B Paper,
2009.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Taylor, Philip Methods of Change and Financial Performance of Dairy Farms Before and After a Switch to Management Intensive Grazing.
Plan B Paper,
2009.
Major Professor: Christopher Wolf.
Tomo, Alda Economic Impact Of Newcastle Disease Control In Village Chickens: A Case Study In Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
2009.
Major Professor: Cynthia Donovan.
Yi, Dale Essays on Regional Differences in Time Preferences and Attachment to Place.
Plan B Paper,
2009.
Major Professor: Scott Loveridge.
2008Branch, Marian Interviews with Ground Water Experts in Twenty Regulated Riparian States: Selected Results.
Plan B Paper,
2008.
Major Professor: Sandra Batie.
Corzine, Michelle An Analysis of Import Tariff Escalation: A Case of Maize Trade between South Africa And Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: David Schweikhardt. Department 2008 Best M.S. Thesis
Cunguara, Benedito Pathways out of Poverty in Rural Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
de Villa, Laura Assessing the Potentials of Marketing Fair Trade Beans of Central American Origin in the United States.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Gao, Lili Regulating Trade with a Systems Approach: The Case of Chinese Fresh Apples.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: Suzanne Thornsbury.
Gebben, David Attribute Based Modeling of Recycling Preferences at Michigan State University.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: Scott Loveridge.
Mason, Nicole A Test of the New Variant Famine Hypothesis: Panel Survey Evidence from Zambia.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne.
Mukumbi, Kudzai South Africa's Agriculture Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (Agribee) Policy: Implications from a Domestic Content Model.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: Dave Weatherspoon.
Nagai, Tomokazu Competitiveness of Cowpea-Based Processed Products: A Case Study in Ghana.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Olynk, Nicole Economic Analyses of Reproduction Management Strategies and Technologies on U.S. Dairy Farms.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: Christopher Wolf.
Schulz, Lee Cow-Calf Producer Preferences for Voluntary Traceability Systems and System Attributes.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: Glynn Tonsor.
Sindi, Julius Kirimi Kenya's Domestic Horticulture Subsector: What Drives Commercialization Decisions by Rural Households?.
Master's Thesis,
2008.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Xie, Fang Disease and Behavioral Dynamics for Brucellosis in Elk and Cattle in the Greater Yellowstone Area.
Plan B Paper,
2008.
Major Professor: Richard Horan.
2007Bradshaw, Nicole Patterns of Cost Allocation Strategies: A Look at Cooperative Fire Departments in the State of Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
2007.
Major Professor: Scott Loveridge.
Hadrich, Joleen Incorporating Environmentally Compliant Excess Nutrient Disposal Costs into Least Cost Dairy Ration Formulation.
Master's Thesis,
2007.
Major Professor: Christopher Wolf.
Jamora, Nelissa Assessing the Impact of the Bean/Cowpea CRSP Graduate Degree Training.
Master's Thesis,
2007.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Jones, Crystal Economically Optimal Distillers Grain Inclusion Rates in Beef Feedlot Rations.
Master's Thesis,
2007.
Major Professor: Glynn Tonsor.
Mahnken, Curtis Michigan Dairy Farm Efficiency And Profitability: 1995-2004.
Master's Thesis,
2007.
Major Professor: Christopher Wolf.
Mooney, Daniel The Economic Impact of Disease-Resistant Bean Breeding Research in Northern Ecuador.
Master's Thesis,
2007.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton. AAEA 2008 Honorable Mention M.S. Thesis; Department 2007 Best M.S. Thesis
Ortega-Pacheco, Daniel Payment for Environmental Services in Eastern Costa Rican Watersheds: Institutions, Public Participation and Demand.
Master's Thesis,
2007.
Major Professor: Frank Lupi.
Wittenberg, Eric Michigan's Dairy Profitability and Enterprise Accounting on Dairy Farms.
Master's Thesis,
2007.
Major Professor: Stephen Harsh.
2006Aguilar, Cristóbal Trade Analysis of Specific Agri-Food Commodities Using a Gravity Model.
Master's Thesis,
2006.
Major Professor: Suzanne Thornsbury. Department Best 2006 M.S. Thesis
Griswold, Nigel The Impact of Tax-Foreclosed Properties and Land Bank Programs on Residential Housing Values in Flint, Michigan.
Master's Thesis,
2006.
Major Professor: Patricia Norris.
Knoche, Scott Travel Cost Models of Deer Hunting in Michigan.
Master's Thesis,
2006.
Major Professor: Frank Lupi.
Martin, Joseph Municipal Consolidation: Theoretical Inquiry and Case Study - City of Iron River, MI.
Plan B Paper,
2006.
Major Professor: Lynn Harvey.
McGlinchy, Megan Identifying the Determinants and Characteristics of Mothers Income in Rural Mali.
Master's Thesis,
2006.
Major Professor: John Staatz. Department 2011 Best M.S. Thesis
Mghenyi, Elliot Wamboka Welfare Effects of Maize Pricing Policy on Rural Households in Kenya.
Master's Thesis,
2006.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne.
Vollmer-Sanders, Carrie Financial Costs and Environmental Outcomes of the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
Master's Thesis,
2006.
Major Professor: Sandra Batie.
Wright, Christopher The Impact of the Chesapeake Bay Program on Pennsylvania Application Rates for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program.
Plan B Paper,
2006.
Major Professor: Sandra Batie.
2005Abdula, Danila Improving Maize Marketing and Trade Policies to Promote Household Food Security in Southern Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: David Tschirley.
Beedy, Tracy The Evolution of Global Institutions Governing the Movement of Plant Genetic Resources.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Cullen, Anne The Determinants of Participation in Land Use-Related Education and Training: A Case Study of the State of Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Fenichel, Eli P. Bioeconomic Models of Bovine Tuberculosis in Michigan Whitetailed Deer: An Analysis of Ecological Thresholds and Economic Tradeoffs in Wildlife Disease Management.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: Richard Horan. Department 2005 Best M.S. Thesis
Gautam, Shriniwas The Supply Chain for Asian Vegetable Retailers: A Case Study of Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
Gibson, Melissa Stated Preference of Michigan Residents for Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Program Characteristics.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: Frank Lupi.
Gopalakrishnan, Sathya Collective Action in the Management of Common-Pool Resources: Is there an Alternative to the Rational Choice Model?.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Hogberg, Michael Changes in Cost Structure of Swine Producers in the United States after Implementation of a Ban on Subtherapeutic Antibiotic Growth Promotants.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: David Schweikhardt.
Lasco, Marie-Christine Dynamics of Agricultural Wages and Rice Prices in the Philippines.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Light, Sarah Kaye Use of Indices in Modeling Child Nutritional Status in Mali.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Moholwa, Motlatjo B Testing for Weak-Form Efficiency in South African Futures Markets for White and Yellow Maize.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Major Professor: Robert Myers.
Pejuan, Wolfgang Constraints To and Opportunities For Developing a Bean Seed Production and Marketing System in Honduras.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Puente- Asquet, Jaime Gustavo An Analysis Of Trends In The U.S. Common Bean Industry With Implications For International Trade.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Sanchez, Valeria The Determinants of Rural Non-Farm Employment and Incomes in Bolivia.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Schrecongost, Alyse Irrigation Costs and Prices: An Institutional Economic Analysis of Pricing Strategies in the Office Du Niger and Small Pump-Irrigated Village Perimeters in Mali.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Tracy, Beedy The Evolution of Global Institutions Governing the Movement of Plant Genetic Resources.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Wright, Robert Thomson Technological Leapfrogging As A Source Of Competitive Advantage in the American and Polish Tart Cherry Industries.
Plan B Paper,
2005.
Major Professor: Suzanne Thornsbury.
Zamora, Miguel Antonio A Rapid Appraisal Assessment of Markets for Dry Beans of Central American Origin in U.S. Ethnic Communities.
Master's Thesis,
2005.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
2004Chomba, Geoffrey Factors Affecting Smallholder Farmers’ Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Zambia.
Master's Thesis,
2004.
Major Professor: Cynthia Donovan.
Flores-Navas, Luis Geovanny Small Lettuce Farmers Access to Dynamic Markets in Guatemala.
Master's Thesis,
2004.
Major Professor: Thomas Reardon.
Foley, Brian P. The Effects of Residential Minimum Lot Size Zoning on Land Development: the Case of Oakland County, Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
2004.
Major Professor: Richard Horan.
Labarta-Chávarri, Ricardo Antonio Charcoal Production and Agricultural Expansion into the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest: A Household Economic Analysis.
Plan B Paper,
2004.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Mazuze, Feliciano M. Analysis Of Adoption And Production Of Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotatoes: The Case Study Of Gaza Province In Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
2004.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Mugera, Amin W. Managing Human Resources on Six Dairy Farms in Michigan: A Resource-Based Perspective.
Plan B Paper,
2004.
Major Professor: Vera Bitsch. Department 2004 Best M.S. Thesis
Pitoro, Raul Oscar Assessing the Potential Economic Benefits of Transgenic Cotton in Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
2004.
Major Professor: David Tschirley.
Sakamoto, Osamu The Financial Feasibility Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste to Ethanol Conversion.
Plan B Paper,
2004.
Major Professor: Satish Joshi.
Xu, Zhiying What Can We Infer About Farm-Level Crop Yield PDF's From County-Level PDF's?.
Plan B Paper,
2004.
Major Professor: J. Roy Black.
2003Arellano-Vaca, Juan Francisco Equity Schemes in South Africa: Benefits Delivered to Farm Workers as Function of Commercial Farmers Strategy.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Dave Weatherspoon.
Awuor, Thomas Competitiveness of Maize from Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda in Kisumu Town of Kenya.
Master's Thesis,
2003.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne.
Balsevich, Fernando Paraguayan Supermarket Development and its Implications for the Produce Industry.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Thomas Reardon.
Jones, Kraig An Evaluation Of Food Commodity Procurement Strategies: Insights From Case Studies.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Judith Whipple.
Liu, Yanyan Profitability of Site-Specific Nitrogen Recommendations for Michigan Corn.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton. Department 2003 Best M.S. Thesis
Mahileswaran, Ramana Barathy Comparative Economics of Crop Rotation Systems with Corn, Soybean and Wheat: Is Wheat Competitive?.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Roy Black.
Makombe, Tsitsi Evaluation of Economic Benefits and Impacts of the Proposed Removal of the Marion Dam in Osceola County Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Eileen van Ravenswaay.
Martinez, Lourdes Raquel An Integrated Assessment of the Dry Bean Subsector in Central America.
Master's Thesis,
2003.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Mugabo, Josaphat R. Farm-Level Incentives For Fertilizer Use In Rwanda's Kigali Rural Province: A Financial Analysis.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
Murekezi, Abdoul Karim Profitability Analysis and Strategic Planning Of Coffee Processing and Marketing In Rwanda: A Case Study Of A Coffee Growers Association.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
Ndibongo-Traub, Lulama Nosantso The Effect of Market Liberalization on Maize Milling/Retail Margins in South Africa.
Master's Thesis,
2003.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne.
Nizalov, Denys A Quantitative Assessment of Factors Contributing to the Economic Growth of Michigan Regions.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Scott Loveridge.
Penaherrera, Juan Gonzalo Assessment of Collective Action in Agricultural Marketing: Case Study of Dairy Farmers in Cayambe, Ecuador.
Master's Thesis,
2003.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
Ramirez, Miguel Angel An Economic Analysis of the Mexican Dairy Sector and Prospects for U.S. Dairy Exports.
Master's Thesis,
2003.
Major Professor: Christopher Wolf.
Randrianarisoa, Pierre Jean Claude The effects of land quality and natural shocks on land and labor productivity on rice in Madagascar Highland.
Master's Thesis,
2003.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Steiner, Paul Hans Compensating for Wetland Loss: A Case Study of Michigan Riparian Wetlands.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: John Hoehn.
Thrush, Alan J. History, Organization and Strategies for Grain Producers and the Grain Industry in Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
Vista, Arvin Bueno Cost Effectiveness of Nutrient Pollution Reduction in Taal Lake, Philippines.
Master's Thesis,
2003.
Major Professor: Patricia Norris.
Warolin, Benjamin The Economics of Aquatic Nuisance Species Prevention in the Great Lakes.
Plan B Paper,
2003.
Major Professor: Richard Horan.
2002Irwin, Bronwyn L. Small-Scale Previously Disadvantaged Producers in the South African Organic Market: Adoption Model and Institutional Approach.
Plan B Paper,
2002.
Major Professor: Thomas Reardon.
Knepper, Eric Teague Factors Affecting the Use of Fertilizer by Small and Medium-Sized Farming Households in Zambia, 1997-2000.
Master's Thesis,
2002.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne.
Manojkumar, Meera Strategic Positioning of the Michigan Vegetable Industry.
Plan B Paper,
2002.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
Risch, Corey Catherine Evaluating reproductive management changes in a dairy herd.
Master's Thesis,
2002.
Major Professor: Christopher Wolf.
Rutherford, John D., Jr. Analysis of the Management Decision to Purchase Feedstuffs on Michigan Dairy Farms.
Master's Thesis,
2002.
Major Professor: Stephen Harsh.
Tshering, Chhime Profitability Analysis of Bean Production in Honduras.
Plan B Paper,
2002.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
2001Arlindo, Pedro Forecasting Agricultural Prices in an Underdeveloped Open Economy: The Case of Maize in Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
2001.
Major Professor: David Tschirley.
Cormier, Kelley E. Farm Restructuring in Kazakhstan: An Institutional Economics Approach.
Plan B Paper,
2001.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Damon, Amy L. Attachment Value and Farmland Prices: An Empirical Investigation.
Plan B Paper,
2001.
Major Professor: Lindon Robison.
Estrada-Valle, Juan Manuel A Sub Sector Overview of the Guatemalan Bean Industry: Constraints and Opportunities for Vertical Coordination and Sustainable Growth.
Master's Thesis,
2001.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Fan, Rui Deriving Implied Distributions From Commodity Option Prices: An Application to Soybean, Corn and Wheat Using Mixture of Lognormals..
Plan B Paper,
2001.
Major Professor: Steven Hanson.
Hadley, Gregg Lewis The Managerial, Production and Financial Implications of Dairy Farm Expansion in Michigan and Wisconsin..
Master's Thesis,
2001.
Major Professor: Stephen Harsh. Department 2001 Best M.S. Thesis
Katjiuongua, Hikuepi B. Contract Farming Schemes in Sub-Saharan Africa: Key Ingredients for Success and Viability.
Plan B Paper,
2001.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Konare, Kadidia Challenges to Agriculture Financing in Mali.
Master's Thesis,
2001.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Mather, David Len Economic Assessment of Bean Research in the Dominican Republic.
Master's Thesis,
2001.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten. Department 2002 Best M.S. Thesis
McNeil, Melody Rebekah The Impact of Adult Death on Rural Smallholders in Kenya: Implications for HIV/AIDS.
Plan B Paper,
2001.
Major Professor: Thomas Jayne.
Nyambane, Gerald G. Factors Influencing Relative Profitability of Alternative Crops in Kenya: Implications for Maize Policy.
Master's Thesis,
2001.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Owens, Janet M. Gender-Differentiated Household Resource Allocation- Empirical Evidence in Senegal.
Master's Thesis,
2001.
Major Professor: Lester Manderscheid.
Satyal, Vijayanand H. Environmental and Economic Impacts of Manure Management Strategies for Representative Michigan Dairy Farmers.
Plan B Paper,
2001.
Major Professor: Sandra Batie.
Shields, William Harr A Subsector Analysis of the Improved Bean Market in Haiti.
Master's Thesis,
2001.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Utami, Lisna Assessing the Economic Benefits of Cleaning Up Contaminated Sediments.
Plan B Paper,
2001.
Major Professor: John Hoehn.
Zhang, Chun Global Market Strategy in the Confectionery Industry: The Case of Hershey Foods Corporation.
Plan B Paper,
2001.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
2000Banderob, Duane Alan Marketing Agencies-in-Common in the Michigan Milk Market: A Study of the Producers' Equalization Committee, 1980-1998.
Master's Thesis,
2000.
Major Professor: Christopher Wolf. Department 2000 Best M.S. Thesis
Burrows, Spencer A. Impact Analysis of Sara Lee's Corporate Restructuring on Michigan's Turkey Industry and Southwest Michigan's Local Economy.
Plan B Paper,
2000.
Major Professor: Laura Cheney.
Duprey, Steven B. Solid Waste Collection: Institutional Analysis and Case Study - Delhi Charter Township, MI.
Master's Thesis,
2000.
Major Professor: Lynn Harvey.
Liboreiro, Ernesto Santiago A Linear Rational Expectations Model Of The U.S. Soybean Oil Market.
Master's Thesis,
2000.
Major Professor: Robert Myers.
Mainville, Denise Y. Relief and Development: Bean Seed Markets in Honduras After Hurricane Mitch.
Plan B Paper,
2000.
Major Professor: Thomas Reardon.
Rowley, Curtis B. Evolving Strategic Directions of the Tart Cherry Industry.
Master's Thesis,
2000.
Major Professor: Donald Ricks.
Russo, Carlo Italian Agricultural Cooperatives in the Evolving Food System.
Master's Thesis,
2000.
Major Professor: Dave Weatherspoon.
Singh, Meenu An Analysis of Common-Pool-Resource in an Institutional Economics Framework: Evidence from Tank Irrigation and Group-Owned Wells in South India.
Plan B Paper,
2000.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Williams, Mollie B. Methodology of an IPM Impact Assessment: Development and Application of a Protocol in Michigan Tart Cherries.
Plan B Paper,
2000.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Zhuang, Min Forecasting Corn Basis and Cash Price Distributions.
Master's Thesis,
2000.
Major Professor: Steven Hanson.
1999Ishikawa, Yuki The Profitability Analysis of Bean Production in Nicaragua.
Plan B Paper,
1999.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Makubate, Loeto Rabethu Strategic Planning for Agricultural Industries: A Case Study of Industrial Situational Analysis of the Michigan U.S. Tart Cherry Industry.
Plan B Paper,
1999.
Major Professor: Donald Ricks.
Penders, Christopher L. Examining the Links Between Agriculture and Child Malnutrition in Mali.
Master's Thesis,
1999.
Major Professor: John Staatz. Department 1999 Best M.S. Thesis
Quinones, Alexander Rafael An Analysis of the Conditional Land Transfer Program as a Policy Tool for Economic Development in Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
1999.
Major Professor: Lynn Harvey.
Schaefer, Matthew P. Forecasting Accuracy, Rational Expectations, and Marketing Efficiency in the U.S. Beef Cattle Industry.
Master's Thesis,
1999.
Major Professor: Robert Myers.
Troyer, Max Strategic Analysis and Plan for Ralph Sechler & Son, Inc..
Plan B Paper,
1999.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
Zhang, Fang U.S. Ready-to-Eat Breakfast Cereals' Expansion in China.
Plan B Paper,
1999.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
1998Asuming-Brempong, Samuel Ghana: Exchange Rate Reforms and The Real Exchange Rate.
Plan B Paper,
1998.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Benfica, Rui Analysis of the Contribution of Micro and Small Enterprises to Rural Household Income in Central and Northern Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
1998.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Charitonenko, Stephanie Facilitating the Achievement of Financial Self-Sustainability in Rural Microfinance for Effective Outreach: Design and Measurement Issues.
Plan B Paper,
1998.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Cissé, Youssouf The Impact of the Fertilizer Sub-Sector Reform Program on the Demand for Fertilizer in "Office du Niger," Mali.
Plan B Paper,
1998.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Dartt, Barbara A. A Comparison of Management-Intensive Grazing and Conventionally Managed Michigan Dairies: Profitability, Economic Efficiencies, Quality of Life, and Management Priorities.
Master's Thesis,
1998.
Major Professor: James Lloyd. Department 1998 Best M.S. Thesis
de Marrule, Higino Francisco Land-Poor in a "Land Abundant" Setting: Unraveling a Paradox in Mozambique.
Plan B Paper,
1998.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Jeffers, Andrea Christine Consumer Market Research on Michigan Apples: Consumer Preferences From Visual Tests, Taste Tests and Focus Group Discussions.
Master's Thesis,
1998.
Major Professor: Donald Ricks.
Martin, Christine A. Supply Response in Argentina: Aggregate Planted Area in Crop Production.
Plan B Paper,
1998.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
1997Dibley, David Leland Exchange Rate Arrangements in the CFA Franc Zone: Alternatives to Fixed Parity.
Plan B Paper,
1997.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Kambewa, Patrick Sawasawa The Bean Subsector in Malawi: Historical Developments, Current Status and Policy Issues.
Plan B Paper,
1997.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Ozair, Adnan Nayyar Property Rights and Institutional Objectives of the Household Responsibility System in China: Implications for Agricultural Investment.
Plan B Paper,
1997.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Rozanski, Susan G. Econometric Estimation of Tart Cherry Supply Response to Loss of Pesticide Alternatives.
Plan B Paper,
1997.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Walker, William D. The Evolution of Legal Institutions Without Efficiency: The Case of Zoning.
Plan B Paper,
1997.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Wysocki, Allen Francis Strategic Analysis, Proposed Strategic Plan, and Recommendations for Michigan Public Variety Field Seed and Seed Potato Producers.
Master's Thesis,
1997.
Major Professor: Stephen Harsh. Department 1997 Best M.S. Thesis
1996Adhikari, Bishwa Bhakta Potential of Canola in Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
1996.
Major Professor: James Hilker.
Beggs, Jane Louise Consumer Preferences for Fresh Market Apples.
Master's Thesis,
1996.
Major Professor: Donald Ricks.
Cappalla, Rocco V. A Conceptual Framework for Analyzing California Water Allocation: Analysis of California Water Systems Under Drought Conditions.
Plan B Paper,
1996.
Major Professor: Thomas Reardon.
Day, Esther The Distributional Impacts on Michigan Counties of Alternative Targeted Federal Green Support Programs.
Master's Thesis,
1996.
Major Professor: David Schweikhardt.
Lerner, Sharon Jennifer Determinants of microenterprise income: focus on a low income community in a high income country.
Master's Thesis,
1996.
Major Professor: Donald Mead.
Lynam, Timothy J.P. Anchored Scoring and Contingent Valuation: Estimating the Value of Multipurpose Tree Resources in Zimbabwean Communal Areas.
Plan B Paper,
1996.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
Makepe, Patricia M. The Implications of the Uruguay Round of GATT Negotiations for Botswana's Beef Exports.
Plan B Paper,
1996.
Major Professor: David Schweikhardt.
Paterson, Brian J. Landlords and Tenants' Contract Preferences for Leasing Farmland in the North Central United States.
Master's Thesis,
1996.
Major Professor: Lindon Robison.
Roberts, Wayne Stuart Examining Tradeoffs Between the Economic and Environmental Costs of Increased Cropping Diversity.
Master's Thesis,
1996.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton. Department 1996 Best M.S. Thesis
Scorsone, Eric Anthony Evaluating Alternative Plum Curculio Control Strategies Using a Bioeconomic Simulation Approach.
Master's Thesis,
1996.
Major Professor: Stephen Harsh.
1995Acosta, Monica A Methodological Approach for Assessing the Impacts of Macropolicies on Rural Households in Ecuador.
Master's Thesis,
1995.
Major Professor: Harold Riley.
Byiringiro, Fidele Usabuwera Determinants of Farm Productivity and the Size-Productivity Relationship Under Land Constraints: The Case of Rwanda.
Plan B Paper,
1995.
Major Professor: Thomas Reardon. Department 1995 Best M.S. Thesis
Chen, Jin An Empirical Test of Competitiveness Among Major Rice Exporting Countries.
Plan B Paper,
1995.
Major Professor: David Schweikhardt.
Decker, Bill D. A Review of the Psychological Literature on Risk Perception in Terms of Chance, Harm, and Context.
Plan B Paper,
1995.
Major Professor: Eileen van Ravenswaay.
Farrelly, Laura Leann Transforming Poultry Production and Marketing in Developing Countries: Lessons Learned with Implications for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Plan B Paper,
1995.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Machethe, Charles Lepepeule Approaches to Rural Development in the Third World: Lessons for South Africa.
Plan B Paper,
1995.
Major Professor: Carl Eicher.
Marquez-Cuyno, Leah Concepcion Targeting Areas as a Cost-Effective Method of Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Control.
Plan B Paper,
1995.
Major Professor: Sandra Batie.
Miklavcic, Pamela Riley Determinants of Farm Household Participation in Rwanda's Banana Wine Subsector.
Master's Thesis,
1995.
Major Professor: Thomas Reardon.
Phagan, Tiffany D. Estimating the Opportunity Cost of Time When Labor Supply Decisions are Institutionally Constrained.
Plan B Paper,
1995.
Major Professor: John Hoehn.
Struyk, Steven Michael The International Market Selection Process of Small and Medium-Sized Agri-Food Firms.
Master's Thesis,
1995.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
Yacoub, Abdelwahid M. Institutional Constraints Affecting Cereals Marketing in Chad.
Master's Thesis,
1995.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Yen, Yi-Yu A Method to Estimate Pesticide Used in Agriculture and Groundwater Impact Potential in Michigan.
Plan B Paper,
1995.
Major Professor: J. Roy Black.
1994Chu, Mei-Chin Deposit Refund Systems: Economic Incentives for the Reductions and Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste.
Plan B Paper,
1994.
Major Professor: Sandra Batie.
Diarra, Salifou Bakary The Role of Small Rice Mills in the Rice Subsector of the Office of Du Niger, Mali.
Plan B Paper,
1994.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Dimithe, Georges Ex-Post Rate of Return on Maize Research & Extension in Northern Cameroon.
Master's Thesis,
1994.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Foster, Jason Wayne Agribusiness Marketing Centers: A Description of Their Format and Their Activities.
Plan B Paper,
1994.
Major Professor: John Ferris.
Kupfuma, Bernard R. The Payoffs to Hybrid Maize Research and Extension in Zimbabwe: An Economic and Institutional Analysis.
Master's Thesis,
1994.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford. Department 1994 Best M.S. Thesis
McVeigh, Paul The Financial Sustainability of Water Supply and Sanitation Services: A Framework for Analysis.
Plan B Paper,
1994.
Major Professor: John Hoehn.
Ninnin, Veronique Methodological Issues Concerning Vertical Coordination Within the Subsector Framework: Insights from some French and American Experiences.
Plan B Paper,
1994.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
1993Bontekoe, Pamela A. Changing Agricultural Private Property Rights.
Plan B Paper,
1993.
Major Professor: Larry Hamm.
Clark, David Slauf Governmental Programs and Their Effect on the Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Production Practices: With Special Emphasis on Nitrogen Utilization.
Master's Thesis,
1993.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton.
Indra, Maruli Plantation Evaluation in Indonesia: A Classification Template and Analysis of Profitability.
Plan B Paper,
1993.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Kampmann, Katherine Risk Analysis of Subirrigation Investment Decisions in the Saginaw Bay Area of Michigan.
Master's Thesis,
1993.
Major Professor: Scott Swinton. AAEA 1994 Honorable Mention Master's Thesis; Department 1993 Best M.S. Thesis
Meek, Kimberly R. The Effects of Multiple Component Pricing on Producers and Handlers in the Federal Order No. 4 Marketing Area.
Plan B Paper,
1993.
Major Professor: Larry Hamm.
Ndiaye, Ousmane Micro-Level Small Ruminant Transaction Analysis and Livestock Policy in Senegal.
Plan B Paper,
1993.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Schulz, Mary Allison Economic Assessment of Cowpea Grain Storage Technologies: A Case Study of North Cameroon.
Master's Thesis,
1993.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Sibisi, Magare Luther African Capacity Building Experience, 1950's-1990's: Lessons for South Africa.
Plan B Paper,
1993.
Major Professor: Carl Eicher.
Soependi, Ida Yunia Indonesian Natural Rubber: An Econometric Analysis of Its Export Supply and Foreign Import Demand.
Plan B Paper,
1993.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Sterns, James Arthur Ex Post Assessment of Investments in Cameroon's Cowpea and Sorghum Research-Extension Systems.
Master's Thesis,
1993.
Major Professor: Christopher Peterson.
Taylor, Gary Lee The Economic Conversion in Poland.
Plan B Paper,
1993.
Major Professor: James Bonnen.
Zewde, Almaz World Bank Project Appraisal and An Emergent Development Perspective: The Iterative/Participatory Approach.
Plan B Paper,
1993.
Major Professor: Glenn Johnson.
1992Aldridge, Kimberly M. A Framework for Analyzing Alternative Institutional Arrangements for the Cereals Market Information System in Mali.
Master's Thesis,
1992.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Bryant, Elizabeth A Review of Recent Changes in Mexican Agricultural Policy: Implications for Small Scale Bean Production.
Plan B Paper,
1992.
Major Professor: Carl Eicher.
Cummings, Laurie Angela Farm Family Transition to Off-Farm Employment: A Comparison of Households in Three Stages of Transition.
Plan B Paper,
1992.
Major Professor: Collette Moser.
Dengo, Maria Nita Cau Household Expenditure Behavior and Consumption Growth Linkages in Rural Nampula Province, Mozambique.
Master's Thesis,
1992.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Gabre-Madhin, Eleni Zaude Transfer Costs of Cereals Marketing in Mali. Implications for Mali's Regional Trade in West Africa..
Master's Thesis,
1992.
Major Professor: John Staatz.
Hady, Patrick J. Economic Evaluation of Dairy Reproductive Health Indicators Based on Active Breeding Group Analysis.
Master's Thesis,
1992.
Major Professor: James Lloyd.
Howes, Teresa Jean An Evaluation of the Impact of Training: A Case Study of the Malawian and Tanzanian Bean/Cowpea Collaborative Research Support Programs.
Plan B Paper,
1992.
Major Professor: Lester Manderscheid.
Irwin, Tracy Methodology for economic and environmental assessment of cropping systems: a Michigan case study.
Master's Thesis,
1992.
Major Professor: Luanne Lohr.
Mendez-Herasme, Wagner Alexi An Analysis of the Performance of the Sugar Cane Industry in the Dominican Republic.
Master's Thesis,
1992.
Major Professor: Lindon Robison.
Nakaponda, Bethel Food Security in Zambia: An Econometric Analysis of the Maize Market.
Master's Thesis,
1992.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
Ngirumwami, Jean Leonard Analysis of Food Crop Production and Marketing Trends in Rwanda with Emphasis on Dry Beans.
Plan B Paper,
1992.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Oniki, Shunji Philippine Coconut Industry and the International Trade.
Plan B Paper,
1992.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Wohl, Jennifer Bard A Regional Analysis of the Effects of Food Subsidy Policies on Household Consumption Patterns in Morocco.
Master's Thesis,
1992.
Major Professor: John Staatz. Department 1992 Best M.S. Thesis
1991Aling, James N. Institutional Reform in the Commercial Agricultural Sector of South Africa: An Institutional Review of Past and Present Structures, and an Assessment of Issues and Options for Private Based Reform Initiatives.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: James Shaffer.
Cely, Patricia U.S. Hazelnut Market Trends and Perspectives for a Michigan Hazelnut Industry.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Darling, Dale G. A Financial Analysis of Michigan Prototype Dairy Farms for 1995.
Master's Thesis,
1991.
Major Professor: Larry Connor.
DeVuyst, Eric Allen An Economic Comparison of Narrow Row Cropping Systems and Conventional Row Cropping Systems in Michigan's Thumb and Saginaw Valley.
Master's Thesis,
1991.
Major Professor: Steven Hanson.
Garsow, James Donald A Managerial Perspective of the Likely Economic Benefits and Costs of Environmental Regulations to the Michigan Dairy Industry.
Master's Thesis,
1991.
Major Professor: Larry Connor.
Jacque, Andrew Eliel Forecasting Agricultural Commodity Prices with Limited Data Sets.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: James Hilker.
Maamun, Muhamad Yusuf Financial Analysis of Tractor Purchase Decision in South Sulawesi, Indonesia: A Computer Spreadsheet Template.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Robert Stevens.
Mazzucato, Valentina Non-Research Policy Effects on the Rate of Return to Maize Research in Kenya: 1955-1988.
Master's Thesis,
1991.
Major Professor: James Bonnen.
Norgaard, Kurt J. A Study of the Livestock Manure Issue as It Relates to the Michigan Swine Industry.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
O'Connor, Leslie Carole Livestock Development and Natural Resources Use: A Case Study of Botswana.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Carl Eicher.
Qat, Yousef M. Marketing Information System for Fruits and Vegetables in Jordan.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Rittgers, Chris A Review and Analysis of the Export Enhancement Program.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Sakurai, Takeshi Institutional Differences in Intellectual Property Rights and Their Consequences on Research and Development of Plant Biotechnology Between the U.S.A. and Japan.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Schwartz, Lisa A. Extension in Africa: An Institutional Analysis.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Carl Eicher.
Sullins, Martha Jane An Assessment of Selected Land Redistribution Programs in Latin America, Asia and Africa and Implications for the Analysis of Land Resettlement in Zimbabwe.
Master's Thesis,
1991.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Valdivia, Fernando Crespo An Analysis of Land Distribution and Concentration in Bolivia.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Lindon Robison.
Vargas- Morales, Pablo Elias Managing Price Risks in the Coffee Sector of Costa Rica Via Futures Trading Strategies.
Master's Thesis,
1991.
Major Professor: Robert Myers. Department 1991 Best M.S. Thesis
Veaux, Jean-Louis The French Dairy Market Impact of Dairy Quotas and Cessation Schemes.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Vernon Sorenson.
Wachenheim, Cheryl Joy The Economic Viability of Intensive Stocker Cattle Grazing Systems.
Master's Thesis,
1991.
Major Professor: J. Roy Black.
Wadsworth, Frank Howard An Exploratory Study of the Marketing Processes of Consumer Food Product Marketers.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Thomas Pierson.
Winchester, Lucy J. The Political Economy of Rural Emergency Medical Services: A Case Study and Analytical Framework.
Plan B Paper,
1991.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Xiao, Jingyue A Food Security Study in Mali: Toward Harmonized Food Policy for Rural Farm Households.
Master's Thesis,
1991.
Major Professor: Stephen Harsh.
1990Abeles-Allison, Mark An Analysis of Local Benefits and Costs Associated with Hog Operations in Michigan.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Darrell Fienup.
Brown, Margaret Irene The Feasibility of Transferring an Animal Health Monitoring System from the United States to Honduras.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: James Lloyd.
Bump, Joanne K. Sales Tax on Services: A Michigan Perspective.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Lynn Harvey.
Chuzu, Pia M. Technology Options and Constraints to Improved Food Security: A Comparison Between Maize and Sorghum in the Sorghum-Based Cultivation System of North Western Province, Zambia.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
Diagne, Aliou A Probabilistic Choice Model for Analyzing the Demand for Dood in Senegal.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford. Department 1990 Best M.S. Thesis
Guyton, William P. Consumer Response to Risk Information: A Case Study of the Impact of the Alar Scare on New York City Fresh Apple Demand..
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Eileen van Ravenswaay.
Hinman, Donald Lee Economics and Market Feasibility of Packaging Michigan Potatoes in Institutional Size Retort Pouches.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Thomas Pierson.
Jere, Odinga Evaluation of Smallholder Agricultural Technology in Malawi.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Eric Crawford.
Karanja, Daniel David The Rate of Return to Maize Research in Kenya, 1955-1988.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Carl Eicher.
Mykrantz, John Larrabee Potential Sources of Strategic Advantage for Michigan Dairy Farmers: An Analysis of Managerial Practices and Demographic Characteristics from the 1987 Michigan State University Survey of Michigan Dairy Farmers.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Larry Hamm.
Ndarusigiye, Mevin Analysis of Dry Bean Price Behavior in Burundi.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Peltola, Asko Antero Changing Forces Affecting Rural Communities in the 1980's and Policies to Help Deal with Those Forces.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: James Bonnen.
Procopio, Mary Elizabeth Marketing Responses to Changing Consumer Preferences in the Fresh Beef Industry.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: Thomas Pierson.
Rwamasirabo, Serge Goat Production in Rwanda: Assessing the Potential for Future Development.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Shephard, Thomas M. Implications of Soybean Producer Perceptions for Public Variety Development and Distribution Policy.
Master's Thesis,
1990.
Major Professor: Allan Schmid.
Siegle, Joseph Thomas Botswana's Approach to Drought: How Disaster Relief Can Be Developmental.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: James Bonnen.
Sumagaysay, Anne S. An Analysis of Cropping Systems Technology: The Case of the Regional Integrated Agricultural Research System, Western Visayas, Philippines.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: Richard Bernsten.
Tefft, James F. An Analytical Review and Synthesis of Preferred Research Methods in the MSU Food Security Project.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: Michael Weber.
Zvinavashe, Augustin P. The Impact of Exchange Rate Policy on Agriculture in Southern Africa: A Conceptual Framework.
Plan B Paper,
1990.
Major Professor: Stanley Thompson.
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