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Genetically Modified Crops and Labor Savings in US Crop Production

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  • Gardner, Justin G.
  • Nelson, Carl H.

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In spite of widespread adoption there is mixed evidence as to whether or not adopting Genetically Modified (GM) crops increase farm welfare. One possible reason for widespread adoption is labor savings. Using a treatment effect model we estimate the labor savings associated with adopting a GM crop.

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  • Gardner, Justin G. & Nelson, Carl H., 2007. "Genetically Modified Crops and Labor Savings in US Crop Production," 2007 Annual Meeting, February 4-7, 2007, Mobile, Alabama 34919, Southern Agricultural Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:saeasm:34919
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.34919
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