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Social Returns To Disease And Parasite Control In Agriculture: Witchweed In The United States

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  • Emerson, Peter M.
  • Plato, Gerald E.

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This study provides ex ante estimates of the value to society of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's witch· weed program. Program objectives are to contain and eradicate witchweed, a semiparasitic plant which reduces corn and grain sorghum yields. Critical elements which determine the social value are cost of the program, price elasticities of supply and demand, and shifts in supply occurring in the absence of a program.

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  • Emerson, Peter M. & Plato, Gerald E., 1978. "Social Returns To Disease And Parasite Control In Agriculture: Witchweed In The United States," Journal of Agricultural Economics Research, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, vol. 30(1), pages 1-8, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uersja:148092
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.148092
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    1. Edwards, Geoff W. & Freebairn, John W., 1982. "The Social Benefits from an Increase in Productivity in a Part of an Industry," Review of Marketing and Agricultural Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 50(02), pages 1-18, August.
    2. Vere, David T. & Sinden, Jack A. & Campbell, M.H., 1980. "Social Benefits of Serrated Tussock Control in New South Wales," Review of Marketing and Agricultural Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 56(03), pages 1-16, December.
    3. Liu, Chun-Ian, 1979. "An Economic Impact Evaluation Of Government Programs: The Case Of Brucellosis Control In The United States," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 11(1), pages 1-6, July.

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