Positive mathematical programming

• Published in: Farm-Level Modelling pp. 14 - 30
• Main Authors: Arfini, F, Donati, M, Solazzo, R, Veneziani, M
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom CABI 2016; CAB International
• Subjects: agricultural policy; AGRICULTURE & FARMING; assessment; Europe; farms; mathematical models; programming; European Union Countries

This chapter describes the use of mathematical programming for developing farm-level models that are useful for agricultural policy assessment. It focuses on the technique most frequently used in agricultural policy evaluation in the EU, positive mathematical programming (PMP). Unlike other mathemat...