Optimal Structure of an Agribusiness Firm Considering the Economics or Major, Linked Components

Authors

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

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

American Journal of Agricultural Economics

Volume

80

Publication Date

1998

First Page

1204

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.

Recommended Citation

Ward, R., B. McCarl, M. E. Rister, D. McCorkle, and C. Long. “Optimal Structure of an Agribusiness Firm Considering the Economics or Major, Linked Components.” American Journal of Agricultural Economics 80(Proceedings 1998): 1204.