As I noted in a post a couple of weeks ago, I took a sabbatical leave from Ohio State for the 1993/94 academic year. I…
It would seem that the answer to the question posed in the title is simple. Futures markets develop because there is a need for the…
In my long career as an agricultural economist, one of the things that I take most pride in may surprise you. I am holding it…
Last week, my department head Sarah A. Low dropped this jewel of a picture off at my office. It was in some old files that…
The agricultural economics profession has been engaged in a vigorous debate about its future for some time. All agricultural economics departments have had to adjust…
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Luther Tweeten this week. He was truly a giant in the field of agricultural economics.…
I often get asked by people with an interest in commodity markets where they should start. What books should I read? My response is always…
I have enjoyed writing recently about four retired professors who had a major influence on me both professionally and personally when I was a graduate…
In a previous post, I talked about how a group of four retired ag econ professors had such a big impact on me when I…
When I consider that classic question from a professional academic perspective I am amazed that my answer has not changed in over 40 years. To…