A Confusion of Agricultural Economists?—A Professional Interest Survey and Essay
Year: 1986
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: A random survey of members of the American Agricultural Economic Association is used to examine basic philosophical issues regarding the discipline of agricultural economics. In comparison to other studies of economists, much more diversity of response is found among agricultural economists. The data suggests important correlates between the pattern of responses and socioeconomic variables. Some variables which affect responses are: agricultural interests, age, school of graduation, area of specialization, and employment. Self‐interest, information differences, and empathy are among the possible explanations of the patterns of responses.
DOI: 10.2307/1241542
Authors: Rulon D. Pope, Arne Hallam
Institutions: Brigham Young University, Iowa State University
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1992269769