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Incorporating Government Program Provisions Into A Mean-Variance Framework

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  • Perry, Gregory M.
  • Rister, M. Edward
  • Richardson, James W.
  • Bessler, David A.

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E-V studies traditionally have relied on historical data to calculate returns and variance. Historical data may not fully reflect current conditions, particularly when decisions involve government-supported crops. This paper presents a method for calculating mean and variance using subjectively-estimated data. The method is developed for both government-supported and non-program crops. Comparisons to alternative methods suggest the approach provides reasonable accuracy.

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  • Perry, Gregory M. & Rister, M. Edward & Richardson, James W. & Bessler, David A., 1989. "Incorporating Government Program Provisions Into A Mean-Variance Framework," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 21(2), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:sojoae:30093
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.30093
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