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A User-Oriented Model for Incorporating Risk into Short-Run Decisions

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  • Anderson, Kim B.
  • Holt, John

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Decision makers, comparing production alternatives and faced with risk, normally utilize a large amount of information from many sources. To compare alternatives, information must be organized and net returns calculated. Techniques producing single value estimates, such as partial budgeting, do not adequately utilize available information, produce enough information to facilitate an adequate comparison of alternatives, or account for risk and uncertainty. Furthermore, single value techniques fail to take into account skewed probability distributions of various alternative outcomes. Decision makers need methods to analyze data when making specific recurring short-run decisions in a risky and uncertain environment.

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  • Anderson, Kim B. & Holt, John, 1977. "A User-Oriented Model for Incorporating Risk into Short-Run Decisions," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 9(2), pages 105-110, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:9:y:1977:i:02:p:105-110_01
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    1. Knight, Thomas O. & Kubiak, Kathryn A. & McCarl, Bruce A., 1987. "Incorporating Uncertainty into Extension Decision Aids: An Overview of Four Approaches," Regional Research Projects > 1987: S-180 Annual Meeting, March 22-25, 1987, San Antonio, Texas 272337, Regional Research Projects > S-180: An Economic Analysis of Risk Management Strategies for Agricultural Production Firms.

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