Agricultural Production Economics Analytical Methods and Applications

by Ranganathan, K. Palanisami & P. Paramasivam & C.R.

ISBN: 9789354611520
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Imprint : Associated Publishing Company
Year : 2022
Price : Rs. 7695.00
Biblio : viii+209p.,figs.,tabls.,ref., 25 cm

Author Profile

K. Palanisami, Director, Water Technology Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, obtained his Ph.D. in 1981 and was a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota in 1982-83. He has been teaching Farm Management and Production Economics courses for both the graduate and post-graduate students for the past two decades. <BR> P. Paramasivam is presently working as Agricultural Economist at Water Tchnology Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coi

About The Book

The Present book is unique in that it seeks to blend the theory of the Production Economics with empirical analysis of exclusively Indian situations. The applications presented here are from research works relating to local issues of the irrigation sector of the southern States of India, particularly Tamil Nadu. The material presented, both theoretical and empirical have been extensively classroom tested over the past two decades. The book contains twelve chapters. Starting with the first chapte

Table of Contents

Preface Agricultural Production Process - Selected Agro-economic Procedures Mathematica Analysis of Production Relationships Analytical Approach to Economic Optimum Decision Making with Multiple Outputs Decision Making with no Risk Risk and Uncertainty in Agriculture Trend/Growth Specifications and Measurement of Inequality Technology, Input Use and Factor Shares Economic Efficienty in Agricultural Production Yield Gaps, yield penalties and yield declines Stimulation and Programming T