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Uncertain Yields in Sectoral Welfare Analysis: An Application to Global Warming

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  • Lambert, D.K.
  • McCarl, B.A.
  • He, Q.
  • Kaylen, M.S.
  • Rosenthal, W.
  • Chang, C.C.
  • Nayda, W.I.

Abstract

Agriculture operates in an uncertain environment. Yields, prices, and resource usage can change dramatically from year to year. However, most analyses of the agricultural sector, at least those using mathematical programming methods, assume decision making is based on average yields, ignoring yield variability. This study examines how explicit consideration of stochastic yield outcomes influence a sector analysis. We develop a model that can be used for stochastic sector analysis. We extend the risk framework developed by Hazell and others to incorporate discrete yield outcomes as well as consumption activities dependent upon yield outcomes. An empirical application addresses a comparison between sector analysis with and without considerations of the economic effects of yield variability in a global warming context.

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  • Lambert, D.K. & McCarl, B.A. & He, Q. & Kaylen, M.S. & Rosenthal, W. & Chang, C.C. & Nayda, W.I., 1995. "Uncertain Yields in Sectoral Welfare Analysis: An Application to Global Warming," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 27(2), pages 423-436, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:27:y:1995:i:02:p:423-436_02
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    2. Choi, Hyung Sik & Schneider, Uwe A. & Rasche, Livia & Cui, Junbo & Schmid, Erwin & Held, Hermann, 2015. "Potential effects of perfect seasonal climate forecasting on agricultural markets, welfare and land use: A case study of Spain," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 133(C), pages 177-189.
    3. Chengcheng J. Fei & Bruce A. McCarl & Yingqian Yang & Essayas Kaba Ayana & Raghavan Srinivasan & Yuhong Lei & Lingyi Li & Bingru Sheng & Xinxin Fan, 2022. "Impacts of climate change on water management," Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 44(3), pages 1448-1464, September.
    4. Guan, Z. & Philpott, A.B., 2011. "A multistage stochastic programming model for the New Zealand dairy industry," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 134(2), pages 289-299, December.
    5. Chen, Chi-Chung & McCarl, Bruce A., 2000. "The Value Of Enso Information To Agriculture: Consideration Of Event Strength And Trade," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 25(2), pages 1-18, December.
    6. Kung, Chih-Chun & Cao, Xiaoyong & Choi, Yongrok & Kung, Shan-Shan, 2019. "A stochastic analysis of cropland utilization and resource allocation under climate change," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 148(C).
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    9. Butt, Tanveer A. & Mccarl, Bruce A., 2005. "An analytical framework for making long -term projections of undernourishment: A case study for agriculture in Mali," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 30(4), pages 434-451, August.

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