Livestock Economics for Students and Entrepreneurs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thakur, Devesh.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

DL : New India Publishing Agency, 2025.

Summary:

The book is designed as a foundational resource for students and practitioners in the fields of agricultural sciences, animal husbandry, and rural development. With a clear, structured approach, this book introduces readers to the fundamental principles of economics while applying them to real-world scenarios in the livestock and agriculture sectors._x000D__x000D_Beginning with the evolution of economic thought, the book contrasts traditional and modern perspectives, exploring both positive and normative economics. It defines and contextualizes essential economic terms, building a strong conceptual foundation for learners._x000D__x000D_Key microeconomic principles such as the theory of demand, utility, marginal analysis, supply, costs, and production theories are discussed in detail. The book also examines the four factors of production--land, labour, capital, and entrepreneurship--with specific attention to their role in livestock-based enterprises._x000D__x000D_Through practical examples, economic models, and simplified explanations, this textbook equips students with the analytical tools to:_x000D__x000D__x000D_ _x000D_ Understand market dynamics_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Evaluate livestock production systems_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Assess resource use efficiency_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Make informed economic decisions in farming and agribusiness_x000D_ _x000D__x000D__x000D_This book is ideal for undergraduate students of agricultural economics, veterinary sciences, and agribusiness management, as well as extension professionals and development planners seeking to integrate economic thinking into livestock-related sectors. It provides a bridge between theoretical economics and the practical realities of rural and livestock-based economies_x000D_

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ISBN:

93-5887-661-1

OCLC:

1535976547