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Farm liquidity and business risk from the risk balancing perspective: evidence from selected U.S. states

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  • Emin Allahverdiyev

    (Oklahoma State University)

  • Xudong Rao

    (Texas A&M University System)

  • Andres Trujillo-Barrera

    (University of Idaho)

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We develop a model integrating liquidity and risk management within the classical risk balancing framework, incorporating the current ratio as a measure of liquidity reserves within the Dupont Identity. Two hypotheses are proposed: (1) The current ratio increases with higher business risk, reflecting precautionary behavior, and (2) The current ratio decreases with higher expected return to assets, reducing liquidity reserves. Using state-level data (1995-2019) from nine US states, we find that business risk is positively associated with liquidity reserves, as higher business risk leads farmers to hold greater liquidity reserves. We also find that the choice of the income measure influences both the magnitude and significance of the relationship between current ratio and business risk. Our findings provide insights for policymakers aiming to align risk management tools with farmers’ financial behavior.

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  • Emin Allahverdiyev & Xudong Rao & Andres Trujillo-Barrera, 2025. "Farm liquidity and business risk from the risk balancing perspective: evidence from selected U.S. states," Journal of Economics and Finance, Springer;Academy of Economics and Finance, vol. 49(3), pages 710-732, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jecfin:v:49:y:2025:i:3:d:10.1007_s12197-025-09722-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s12197-025-09722-0
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    JEL classification:

    • Q12 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Micro Analysis of Farm Firms, Farm Households, and Farm Input Markets
    • Q14 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Finance
    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy

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