A plea for economic research to improve market efficiency: response to Joseph Coffey

Article Abstract:

Some views of Joseph Coffey in his article entitled 'A Plea for Economic Research to Improve Market Efficiency' invite comment. Coffey is correct in his contention that agricultural economists should come up with methods that will objectively, accurately and efficiently measure the qualities and values of commodities. Through this, the agricultural market can be aptly evaluated if it is operating efficiently.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Usage, Economic aspects, Practice, Economic research, Criticism and interpretation, Agricultural economics, Agricultural economists, Coffey, Joseph

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Universities and agricultural biotechnology patent production

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Research investigating the production of agricultural biotechnology patents by universities is presented. A methodology for comprehending the university patent production process is developed. Using a series of explanatory variables, econometric count data models of agricultural biotechnology patents owned by universities are estimated.

Research, Universities and colleges, Intellectual property, Patents

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An evaluation of risk analysis as applied to agricultural biotechnology (with a case study of GMO labeling)

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Research evaluating the current use of risk analysis by governments making decisions about labeling policies and regulatory approval regarding agricultural biotechnology is presented. A case study of policy differences concerning the labels of genetically modified organisms on retail products is included.

Risk assessment, Laws, regulations and rules, Labeling, Genetically modified plants, Industry regulations, Labels, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation

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