Agricultural Supply Chain Management Research: Operations and Analytics in Planting, Selling, and Government Interventions

This book examines challenges in agricultural supply chain operations through the lens of micro-economic theory to develop and design market information provision policy,incentive contracts, and market structures to improve farmer and consumer welfare.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of agricultural supply chains, encompassing three vital components: Planting and Growing, Processing and Selling, and Government Interventions. For decades, agricultural economists have relied on macro-economic theory to optimize food production and distribution decisions. However, there has been a limited exploration of how individual farmers respond to market information, incentive pricing mechanisms, and diverse market structures in the trade of agricultural goods. Recognizing the challenges inherent in agricultural supply chain operations requires a deep dive into micro-economic theory, as it holds the key to developing and designing effective policies that enhance farmer and consumer welfare.

In each chapter, esteemed contributing authors provide a contextual backdrop and underscore the significance of their research questions. They present their analytical findings to address these questions and elucidate their results. Concluding each chapter, the authors offer a concise list of future research directions to inspire further exploration in this field.

The book's chapters are organized in a logical and coherent manner, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between agricultural supply chains and micro-economic principles. By examining the challenges and opportunities within these chains, the book aims to empower policymakers and social enterprises to create market information provision policies, incentive contracts, and market structures that foster improved outcomes for farmers and consumers alike.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030814250
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022