THE CASE FOR ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SELF-REGULATION IN THE POULTRY INDUSTRY: POLICY AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS

Manjula V. Guru and Goodwin, Harold L.,

No 20148, 2004 Annual meeting, August 1-4, Denver, CO from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: With increased production of poultry in key areas of the country, poultry litter is becoming the focus of increasing concern and scrutiny. This paper proposes to identify specific concerns of growers related to management of poultry litter, and analyze potential outcomes of possible environmental quality related clauses, based on field studies.

Keywords: Environmental Economics and Policy; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 25
Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.20148

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