Farm-Level Microsimulation Modelling

This book, which is the first to be published in the emerging field of farm-level microsimulation, highlights the different methodological components of microsimulation modelling: hypothetical, static, dynamic, behavioural, spatial and macro–micro. The author applies various microsimulation-based methodological tools to farms in a consistent manner and, supported by a set of Stata codes, undertakes analysis of a wide range of farming systems from OECD countries. To these case studies, O’Donoghue incorporates farming policies such as CAP income support payments, agri-environmental schemes, forestry planting incentives and biomass incentives – in doing so, he illuminates the merits of microsimulation in this environment. 

Preface

Contributor Biographies

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Farm-Level Microsimulation

1.3. Book  Structure

1.4. References

Chapter 2. Farm-Level Microsimulation Modelling: An Updated Survey

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Applications of Farm-Level Microsimulation Modelling

2.3. Conclusions

2.4. References

Chapter 3. Static Farm Microsimulation Model: Price Impact

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Theoretical Framework

3.4. Data

3.5. Results

3.6. Conclusions

3.7. References

Chapter 4. Hypothetical Microsimulation Modelling: Farm Taxation

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Policy Framework

4.3. Methodology

4.4. Data

4.5. Results

4.6. Conclusions

4.7. References

4.8. Appendix: Policy Parameters

Chapter 5. Farm Subsidy Microsimulation Modelling

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Policy Context

5.3. Theoretical Framework

5.4. Methodology and Data

5.5. Results

5.6. Conclusions

5.7. References

Chapter 6. Spatial Microsimulation of Farm Income  

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Methodology

6.3. Data

6.4. Results

6.5. Conclusions

6.6. References

Chapter 7. Farm-Level Income Generation Microsimulation Model

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Theoretical Framework

7.3. Methodology

7.5. Results

7.6. Conclusions

7.7. References

Chapter 8. Behavioural Microsimulation Modelling: Agri-Environmental Schemes

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Theoretical Framework

8.3. Methodology

8.4. Data

8.5. Results

8.6. Conclusions

8.7. References

Chapter 9. Inter-Temporal Microsimulation Model: Forestry Planting Decisions

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Theoretical Framework

9.3. Methodology

9.5. Results

9.6. Conclusions

9.7. References

Chapter 10. Spatial Microsimulation Model for Environmental Policy

10.1. Introduction

10.2. Theoretical Framework

10.3. Methodology

10.4. Data

10.5. Results

10.6. Conclusions

10.7. References

Chapter 11. Farm Household Microsimulation Modelling: Viability

11.1. Introduction

11.2. Theoretical Framework

11.3. Methodology

11.5. Results

11.6. Conclusions

11.7. References 

Cathal O’Donoghue is Dean of Arts and Social Sciences and Professor of Public and Social Policy at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Republic of Ireland. Prior to this, he was Head of Teagasc’s (Irelands Agriculture and Food Development Authority) Rural Economy and Development Programme. He was CEO of the Irish Government's Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas from 2012 to 2014, and President of the International Microsimulation Association from 2011 to 2015.