http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/35854 Search the Channel search http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/simple-search http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29143 Title: MICROWAVE: A GENERIC FRAMEWORK FOR MICRO SIMULATIONBASED EX ANTE POLICY EVALUATION <br/> <br/>Authors: Wolfert, Jacques; Lepoutre, Jan; Dol, Wietse; van Passel, Steven; van der Veen, Hennie; Bouma, Foppe <br/> <br/>Abstract: This paper presents the MicroWave approach that has been developed to improve the process of modeling in the context of micro simulation. It leads to a more efficient model development, better quality of models and their output and improvement in knowledge management. A conceptual framework has been developed and translated into a hierarchical structure of GAMS program code. Besides, several software applications and other tools have been developed for support. These products are presented and some examples illustrate how MicroWave can be applied. MicroWave is especially useful in interdisciplinary research in which different persons are involved in the modeling process and when different models have to be combined. Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29144 Title: THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT IN ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR <br/> <br/>Authors: van Berkum, S. Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29145 Title: Comparative analysis of leading and lagging rural regions in OECD countries in the 1980s and 1990s <br/> <br/>Authors: Godeschalk, Frans; Post, Jaap; Terluin, Ida; Bollman, Ray <br/> <br/>Abstract: In this paper leading and lagging regions in OECD countries in the 1990s are identified, and a comparative analysis is made of leading and lagging regions in the 1990s with those in the 1980s. The labels 'leading' and 'lagging' are derived from total employment growth. In almost all studied countries, employment growth in the leading predominantly rural and intermediate rural regions in the 1990s tended to exceed that in predominantly urban regions. On the whole, it appeared that about 60% of all leading regions in the 1980s were still leading in the 1990s, and that also 60% of the lagging regions in the 1980s were lagging in the 1990s. Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29146 Title: MARKET ACCESS - OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS <br/> <br/>Authors: van Tongeren, F.W. Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29147 Title: THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF FRESH TOMATOES, PEPPERS AND CUCUMBERS <br/> <br/>Authors: Wijnands, J.H.M. Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29148 Title: Floriculture world wide; production, trade and consumption patterns show market opportunities and challenges <br/> <br/>Authors: van Uffelen, Ruud L.M.; de Groot, Nico S.P. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Floricultural production contains a wide variety of products. The production value world wide has been rising from 11 billion to 60 billion dollars in 2003 (estimate). Europe is traditionally a large producer and trader, with a stable production value of about 10 billion dollars (2002). North America has a production value of about 6,5 billion dollars. In Asia production capacity is growing rapidly in several countries. In Africa the production has emerged enormously, but in a risky environment. Oceania is a small producer. Looking a inter- and intra continental trade in 2002 the following view occurs. Europe and USA have the largest intra continental trade. Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe export to these continents. Of the existing markets USA has emerged the last decade. Further more the consumption per capita has been rising due to rise of income and developments in culture in countries in Europe, USA and Japan. Asia and Easter Europe have big potential as new markets because the level of prosperity is rising. Totally the worldwide demand has grown. For high volume bulky product we see a South-North pattern. For high quality product there are niche markets world wide. While we see the international trade increasing, the regional supply will be leading. Parallel WTO liberalises the world trade, non-trade barriers occur. This, together with changing from a product driven to a demand driven market, requires strategies for market access. Co-operation in supply chains offers possibilities. Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29148 Title: Floriculture world wide; production, trade and consumption patterns show market opportunities and challenges <br/> <br/>Authors: van Uffelen, Ruud L.M.; de Groot, Nico S.P. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Floricultural production contains a wide variety of products. The production value world wide has been rising from 11 billion to 60 billion dollars in 2003 (estimate). Europe is traditionally a large producer and trader, with a stable production value of about 10 billion dollars (2002). North America has a production value of about 6,5 billion dollars. In Asia production capacity is growing rapidly in several countries. In Africa the production has emerged enormously, but in a risky environment. Oceania is a small producer. Looking a inter- and intra continental trade in 2002 the following view occurs. Europe and USA have the largest intra continental trade. Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe export to these continents. Of the existing markets USA has emerged the last decade. Further more the consumption per capita has been rising due to rise of income and developments in culture in countries in Europe, USA and Japan. Asia and Easter Europe have big potential as new markets because the level of prosperity is rising. Totally the worldwide demand has grown. For high volume bulky product we see a South-North pattern. For high quality product there are niche markets world wide. While we see the international trade increasing, the regional supply will be leading. Parallel WTO liberalises the world trade, non-trade barriers occur. This, together with changing from a product driven to a demand driven market, requires strategies for market access. Co-operation in supply chains offers possibilities. Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29143 Title: MICROWAVE: A GENERIC FRAMEWORK FOR MICRO SIMULATIONBASED EX ANTE POLICY EVALUATION <br/> <br/>Authors: Wolfert, Jacques; Lepoutre, Jan; Dol, Wietse; van Passel, Steven; van der Veen, Hennie; Bouma, Foppe <br/> <br/>Abstract: This paper presents the MicroWave approach that has been developed to improve the process of modeling in the context of micro simulation. It leads to a more efficient model development, better quality of models and their output and improvement in knowledge management. A conceptual framework has been developed and translated into a hierarchical structure of GAMS program code. Besides, several software applications and other tools have been developed for support. These products are presented and some examples illustrate how MicroWave can be applied. MicroWave is especially useful in interdisciplinary research in which different persons are involved in the modeling process and when different models have to be combined. Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29145 Title: Comparative analysis of leading and lagging rural regions in OECD countries in the 1980s and 1990s <br/> <br/>Authors: Godeschalk, Frans; Post, Jaap; Terluin, Ida; Bollman, Ray <br/> <br/>Abstract: In this paper leading and lagging regions in OECD countries in the 1990s are identified, and a comparative analysis is made of leading and lagging regions in the 1990s with those in the 1980s. The labels 'leading' and 'lagging' are derived from total employment growth. In almost all studied countries, employment growth in the leading predominantly rural and intermediate rural regions in the 1990s tended to exceed that in predominantly urban regions. On the whole, it appeared that about 60% of all leading regions in the 1980s were still leading in the 1990s, and that also 60% of the lagging regions in the 1980s were lagging in the 1990s. Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29144 Title: THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT IN ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR <br/> <br/>Authors: van Berkum, S. Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29147 Title: THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF FRESH TOMATOES, PEPPERS AND CUCUMBERS <br/> <br/>Authors: Wijnands, J.H.M. Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29146 Title: MARKET ACCESS - OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS <br/> <br/>Authors: van Tongeren, F.W. Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT