Article
Effects of Rising Relative Energy Prices on Soil Erosion and Its Control.
American Journal of Agricultural Economics
(1985)
Abstract
Efforts to develop public programs to control soil erosion should not ignore other economic trends which may affect soil erosion. This programming analysis considers the impact of rising relative energy prices on cropland erosion in conjunction with alternative erosion control policies. Higher relative energy prices are found to reduce soil erosion significantly, complement soil loss restriction policies, and have an ambiguous impact on subsidies for soil erosion abatement.
Keywords
- relative energy prices,
- soil erosion,
- soil loss abatement subsidies,
- soil loss restrictions.
Disciplines
Publication Date
August, 1985
Publisher Statement
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Citation Information
Lee D. Zinser, John A. Miranowski, James S. Shortle and Michael J. Monson. "Effects of Rising Relative Energy Prices on Soil Erosion and Its Control." American Journal of Agricultural Economics Vol. 67 Iss. 3 (1985) p. 558 - 562 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/john-miranowski/26/