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Migration Analysis and Farm Number Projection Models: A Synthesis
Author(s) -
MacMillan James A.,
Tung F. L.,
Tulloch John R.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
american journal of agricultural economics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.949
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1467-8276
pISSN - 0002-9092
DOI - 10.2307/1238758
Subject(s) - projection (relational algebra) , econometrics , markov chain , work (physics) , capital (architecture) , mathematics , economics , geography , statistics , algorithm , engineering , mechanical engineering , archaeology
Alternative farm number projection models are examined for the Canadian Prairie Provinces including a synthesis of Markov transition probabilities and migration functions. The procedure indicates a potential for overcoming deficiencies of standard farm projection models. Explanatory variables include: off‐farm work, age of operators, capital, and regional economic structure.