We develop a model of decision makers' demand for agricultural economic information services. This model treats choice of external decision-support services as a function of actors' assessment of how alternative investments in information complement their internal competencies. Data from a...

A general theory of cross-subsidization due to infra-marginal support is developed. Two sources of output distortion are identified: exit deterrence and extra-marginal output. Some firms would not be in business without the subsidy. Cost savings due to declining average costs are always greater...