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Comments On Development And Use Of Biophysical Simulation Models

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  • Dillon, Carl R.
  • Mjelde, James W.
  • McCarl, Bruce A.

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Issues concerning practical aspects of implementing and developing biophysical simulation models are presented. Several questions researchers should ask when considering using a simulation model are discussed. Unfortunately, there are no definitive answers to these questions. Standard programming, documentation and interaction between users and developers are recommendations made to developers.

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  • Dillon, Carl R. & Mjelde, James W. & McCarl, Bruce A., 1989. "Comments On Development And Use Of Biophysical Simulation Models," 1989 Annual Meeting, July 30-August 2, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 270723, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.270723
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