Optimal Structure of an Agribusiness Firm Considering Major, Linked Components

Authors

Ruby Ward, Utah State UniversityFollow
B. A. McCarl
M. E. Rister
D. McCorkle
C. Long

Document Type

Presentation

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Optimal Structure of an Agribusiness Firm Considering Major, Linked Components

Publication Date

1998

Abstract

An optimization model is used to evaluate the economics of various components of a large agribusiness. The benefits of using interger programming are contrasted to traditional linear programming analysis in conjunction with outside-the-model budgeting analysis.

Comments

Presentation at the American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meetings, Salt Lake City, UT

Recommended Citation

Ward, R. A., B. A. McCarl, M. E. Rister, D. McCorkle, and C. Long. “Optimal Structure of an Agribusiness Firm Considering Major, Linked Components.” American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meetings. Salt Lake City, UT. August 2-5, 1998.