The objective of the paper is to equilibrate the sectorial imbalances of the production of goods and services, identified in the Cuban productive structure, following a methodology that includes mathematical modeling. Econometric and goal programming (GP) models are designed to assess the...

Sustainable management not only constitutes the main challenge for agricultural systems, it is also becoming a driver of development in many regions of the world. As well as guaranteeing the production of food and other basic products, agriculture can foment social progress and economic growth...

The location of the main Spanish fruit and vegetable production areas in the southern Mediterranean region and their dependence on road transport hinder the exporting activity in this area. The growth of transport costs and future scenarios with constrictions, for example green taxes and land...

Pollutant load (PL) and its relation to waste treatment is currently one of the main indicators to be considered when evaluating production and service systems to achieve a more environmental quality and eco-friendly relationship with the environment. The objective of this paper is to evaluate...

La actual configuración de la distribución alimentaria en el contexto europeo lleva asociado un mayor protagonismo de las organizaciones de productores en la comercialización en un sector como las frutas y hortalizas frescas. La conexión más directa con las centrales distribuidoras, supone...

This paper analyses the potential demand for sea transport services for agrifood exports to European countries. The approach of the study is based on the random utility and the application of discrete choice models to two alternative transports: land and sea. The empirical analysis takes as its...