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The Challenge of Climate Change Adaptation for Agriculture: an Economically Oriented Review

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  • McCarl, Bruce A.
  • Thayer, Anastasia W.
  • Jones, Jason P.H.

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Climate change is occurring. Deviations from historic temperatures and precipitation plus increased frequency of extreme events are modifying agriculture systems globally. Adapting agricultural management practices offers a way to lessen the effects or exploit opportunities. Herein many aspects of the adaptation issue are discussed, including needs, strategies, observed actions, benefits, economic analysis approaches, role of public/private actors, limits, and project evaluation. We comment on the benefits and shortcomings of analytical methods and suggested economic efforts. Economists need to play a role in such diverse matters as projecting adaptation needs, designing adaptation incentives, and evaluating projects to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

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  • McCarl, Bruce A. & Thayer, Anastasia W. & Jones, Jason P.H., 2016. "The Challenge of Climate Change Adaptation for Agriculture: an Economically Oriented Review," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 48(4), November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:joaaec:349276
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.349276
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