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ECONOMICS OF AG CHEMICALS: Flawed Methodology and a Conflict of Interest Quagmire

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  • Ayer, Harry W.
  • Conklin, Neilson C.

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A recent U.S. study presents estimates of the effects of banning all pesticides and inorganic nitrogen in U.S. farm production. The research methodology used in the study has serious flaws. In addition, the sponsorship of the study by vested Interests gives the appearance that commercial interests are promoted under the guise of land-grant university research. Consequently, the study should not be used as a basis for policy decision making. The study also demonstrates that researchers must be diligent in protecting the independence, objectivity and credibility of their work. Unless this is done the public 's support for land-grant policy research will diminish and appropriately so.

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  • Ayer, Harry W. & Conklin, Neilson C., 1990. "ECONOMICS OF AG CHEMICALS: Flawed Methodology and a Conflict of Interest Quagmire," Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farm, and Resource Issues, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 5(4), pages 1-4.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaeach:131296
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.131296
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    1. Robert G. Chambers & Erik Lichtenberg, 1994. "Simple Econometrics of Pesticide Productivity," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 76(3), pages 407-417.
    2. C. Rendleman & Kenneth Reinert & James Tobey, 1995. "Market-based systems for reducing chemical use in agriculture in the United States," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 5(1), pages 51-70, January.
    3. Norris, Patricia E., 1994. "Environmental Regulations As Constraints To Agriculture: A Discussion," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 26(1), pages 1-5, July.
    4. Lichtenberg, Erik & Pingali, Prabhu L. & Spear, Robert C., 1991. "Productivity and Environmental Trade-Offs of Pesticide Regulation," Working Papers 197775, University of Maryland, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
    5. Batie, Sandra S. & Swinton, Scott M. & Schulz, Mary A., 1999. "Fqpa Implementation To Reduce Pesticide Residue Risks: Part I: Agricultural Producer Concerns," Staff Paper Series 11813, Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics.
    6. Senauer, Benjamin, 1993. "The Impact Of Reduced Agricultural Chemical Use On Food: A Review Of The Literature For The United States," Working Papers 14450, University of Minnesota, Center for International Food and Agricultural Policy.

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