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Stochastic Partial Budgeting: A New Look at an Old Tool
Cornhusker Economics
  • Sunil P. Dhoubhadel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Matthew Stockton, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Date of this Version
4-30-2010
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Published by the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Copyright 2010 Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Farm business managers are constantly making adjustments in their businesses for smoother operations and profitability. Many times, these choices involve actions to enhance the financial return of the farm business; while other times these decisions are made out of necessity to minimize the effects of unfavorable conditions or events such as drought or changes in the market conditions. Some of these decisions are relatively simple, requiring making choices among alternatives within an enterprise; while others are complex involving a total overhaul of the business and its enterprises. Alternative choices within an individual enterprise can have a differential impact on farm profitability. Therefore, making the best decision may make the difference between profit or loss for that enterprise. Partial budgeting is very useful in making such changes within an enterprise of a farm.

Citation Information
Sunil P. Dhoubhadel and Matthew Stockton. "Stochastic Partial Budgeting: A New Look at an Old Tool" (2010)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sunil-dhoubhadel/12/