William J. Spillman and the Birth of Agricultural Economics
Author | : Laurie M. Carlson |
Publisher | : University of Missouri Press |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780826264701 |
ISBN-13 | : 0826264700 |
Rating | : 4/5 (700 Downloads) |
Download or read book William J. Spillman and the Birth of Agricultural Economics written by Laurie M. Carlson and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Biography of William J. Spillman, scientist and educator for the United States Department of Agriculture. Explores Spillman's role in the development of the agricultural economics, the agricultural New Deal, genetics research, agricultural education and the Cooperative Extension Service, the post-World War I overproduction crisis, and the Law of Diminishing Returns"--Provided by publisher.