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Agricultural, Resource, And Ecological Economics With A "Multifunctionality" Perspective

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This paper provides an overview of use of the multifunctionality perspective in evaluating farming systems and agri-environmental policies. Concepts and applications are presented at three levels: (1) farm level; (2) local or regional level; and (3) national and international level. The paper is intended primarily for multidisciplinary professional and student audiences.

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  • Dobbs, Thomas L., 2002. "Agricultural, Resource, And Ecological Economics With A "Multifunctionality" Perspective," Economics Staff Papers 32025, South Dakota State University, Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:sdsusp:32025
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.32025
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    1. Moon, Wanki & Griffith, Jacob Wayne, 2011. "Assessing holistic economic value for multifunctional agriculture in the US," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 36(4), pages 455-465, August.

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