This study utilized a semiparametric panel model to estimate environmental Kuznets curves (EKC) for carbon dioxide (CO2) in 15 Latin American countries, using hitherto unused data on forestry acreage in each country. Results showed an N-shaped curve for the region; however, the shape of the...

We tested agricultural productivity convergence in the United States using the state level total factor productivity data and utilizing new estimation and cluster identification methods to identify convergence in the data. The empirical investigation did not indicate any evidence of agricultural...

SAEA 2014 Annual Meetings Selected papers, posters, and organized symposia abstracts are posted at: Papers: http://www.saea.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/papabs14.pdf Posters: http://www.saea.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/postab14.pdf Symposia:...

This study uses a bivariate probit model with partial observability to examine Louisiana beef producers’ awareness of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and how awareness translates to application to the program. Results indicate that awareness of and application to the...