The Economics of Farm Management: A Global Perspective (2) (Routledge Textbooks in Environmental and Agricultural Economics)

By: Kent Olson and John Westra

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Synopsis: Future farm managers need a range of tools and knowledge to run successful businesses, and this accessible textbook provides the required foundations from economics and management, applied to the farm context. In today’s world where farms are subject to ever-changing industrial, labor, demographic, and technological factors, this textbook provides a clear focus and methodology for business stability and growth. It covers core microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, plus the full range of management topics, from accounting and marketing to operations management and human resource management. It also covers family succession planning and farming mega-trends. This second edition has been updated with the latest data and literature, and gives deeper attention to sustainability and conservation. It also offers a broader range of examples, showcasing the diversity of farm types and farm sizes across the US and globally. Instructor materials are available as digital supplements. This textbook will be a valuable resource for courses in farm management, ranch management, agribusiness, and agricultural economics.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 608 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000570311
Related ISBNs:: 9781032247946, 9781032249124, 9781003280712, 9781032247946, 9781032249124, 9781003280712
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/30/22
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Cooking, Food and Wine, Business and Finance, Technology, Social Studies, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.