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Working with other disciplines: The role of agricultural economists in interdisciplinary agribusiness research
Author(s) -
French Charles E.,
Westgren Randall E.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
agribusiness
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.57
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1520-6297
pISSN - 0742-4477
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6297(198624)2:4<491::aid-agr2720020411>3.0.co;2-u
Subject(s) - agribusiness , agriculture , economics , agricultural economics , regional science , sociology , geography , archaeology
The evolving field of agribusiness research is viewed in light of the potential for interdisciplinary arrangements. Special emphasis is placed on the role of agricultural economists. An historical perspective of multidisciplinary efforts and a review of joint research traditions of agricultural economics are given. Special opportunities for new work with managerial science scholars are illustrated with a research agenda. Some organizational considerations are discussed. Encouragement is given for more professional attention to agribusiness research.