Agricultural economics: Key commitments and institutional alertness. (20th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: James Deaton, B.
• Is Part Of: Canadian journal of agricultural economics. Volume 67:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2018-11-20
• Subjects: A12 -- K00 -- N00 -- Q00 -- Q15; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Canada -- Periodicals; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; 338.1097105
• DOI: 10.1111/cjag.12192
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-3976

Abstract

Abstract: This presidential address highlights the foundational and ongoing importance of the historical commitments of agricultural economists to applied research and outreach programs. In addition, I stress that institutional alertness increases the pragmatic approach. When research, extension, and institutional alertness are fully integrated, agricultural economists have the potential to generate grounded knowledge, which has meaningful implications to our effort to improve life. I develop these ideas generally and with specific reference to my own research.