American Journal of Agricultural Economics
1467-8276
0002-9092
Anh Quốc
Cơ quản chủ quản: John Wiley & Sons Inc. , WILEY
Lĩnh vực:
Economics and EconometricsAgricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
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Thông tin về tạp chí
The American Journal of Agricultural Economics provides a forum for creative and scholarly work on the economics of agriculture and food, natural resources and the environment, and rural and community development throughout the world. Papers should relate to one of these areas, should have a problem orientation, and should demonstrate originality and innovation in analysis, methods, or application. Analyses of problems pertinent to research, extension, and teaching are equally encouraged, as is interdisciplinary research with a significant economic component. Review articles that offer a comprehensive and insightful survey of a relevant subject, consistent with the scope of the Journal as discussed above, will also be considered. All articles published, regardless of their nature, will be held to the same set of scholarly standards.
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