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The End of Agriculture in the American Portfolio

by Steven C. Blank

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Publisher Comments:

American agricultural production is destined to end, argues Steven Blank, but this should be no cause for alarm. In this work, he shows that the changes leading to the end of American agricultural production are part of a natural process that is making us all better off. Beginning with broad observations from history and the current status of agriculture around the world, Blank explores how the decisions of individuals combine to make the end of American agricultural production predictable and rational. The inevitable creeping of international economic development is shown to be the sum of individual struggles facing producers across America and around the world. Also, decisions regarding operating an agricultural business derive from many interrelated peculiarities of the industry, both in America and elsewhere. The story is fascinating in its global scope and is relevant to everyone because the simple economic decision-making processes involved will be repeated in the story of other industries.

Book News Annotation:

Blank (agricultural economics, U. of California, Davis) proposes that in spite of its reputation as the world's breadbasket, the US is going out of the food production business. He discusses this situation in terms of international economic development and the peculiarities of the US food industry. He concludes that Americans must learn to let go of farming and ranching, become dependent on others for their food commodities, and eliminate the subsidies that delay the inevitable shift from agriculture to more profitable industries.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Guaranteed to draw debate, this book brings to light the broad range of events and issues which make the end of American agricultural production an impending reality.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-214) and index.

About the Author

STEVEN C. BLANK is a financial and risk management specialist in the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department at the University of California, Davis.

Table of Contents

Not Made in America

Agriculture: First In, First Out

Any Portfolio in a Storm

Reading Between the Curvy Lines

Lenders Ride the Rollercoaster

Will Agricultural Risks Chase Lenders Back to the City?

Dueling Portfolios

Live Poor, Die Rich

Working Without a Net

Why Not Fight, Rather than Switch?

Sustainable Agriculture: Golf Courses, Nurseries &Turf Farms

What Time Is the Last Dinner Bell?

Stop the Train, I Want to Get Off!

Guns for Hire

Is the Sky Falling?

Partial Glossary of American Food/Agricultural Cliches, Colloquialisms, Sayings, Etc.

Bibliography

Index

Product Details

ISBN:
9781567201659
Author:
Blank, Steven C.
Publisher:
Praeger Publishers
Author:
Blank, Steven
Location:
Westport, Conn :
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Investments
Subject:
Industries
Subject:
Economics - Theory
Subject:
Agriculture
Subject:
Agriculture - Agronomy
Subject:
Government & Business
Subject:
Investments -- United States.
Subject:
Agricultural industries.
Subject:
Industries - General
Subject:
Economics - General
Series Volume:
11378
Publication Date:
19980131
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
232
Dimensions:
9.00x6.00x.69 in. 1.13 lbs.

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