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Economic Evaluation of Mosquito Control and Narrow Spectrum Mosquitocide Development in California
Author: Economic Evaluation of Mosquito Control and Narrow Spectrum Mosquitocide Development in California
Author: M. E. SarhanPublisher:
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Category : Mosquitoes
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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Extract: A simultaneous equation model of the behavior of a mosquito abatement district based on biological and economic data is presented. Results indicate high long term costs if heavy reliance on chemical pesticide control methods continues, due to a pesticide resistance buildup in the mosquito populations. Physical source reduction methods were shown to be more efficient both in the short and long run. A linear programming model is presented which optimizes the mix of chemical and physical control methods. Results indicate increasing costs of mosquito abatement as pesticide effectiveness declines. Simulation results of narrow spectrum pesticide manufacturing firms indicate negative returns to research, development and marketing for most firms even with significant subsidies.
An Economic Analysis of Mosquito Abatement in California and the Chemical Industry's Investment in Narrow-spectrum Pesticides
Author: Mohamed Aldemerdash Said SarhanPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 714
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Staff Publications, 1981
Author: Center for Infectious Diseases (U.S.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 42
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Giannini Foundation Research Report
Author: Giannini Foundation of Agricultural EconomicsPublisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 110
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Economic Research of Interest to Agriculture
Author: Saving Lives, Buying Time
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309165938
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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For more than 50 years, low-cost antimalarial drugs silently saved millions of lives and cured billions of debilitating infections. Today, however, these drugs no longer work against the deadliest form of malaria that exists throughout the world. Malaria deaths in sub-Saharan Africaâ€"currently just over one million per yearâ€"are rising because of increased resistance to the old, inexpensive drugs. Although effective new drugs called "artemisinins" are available, they are unaffordable for the majority of the affected population, even at a cost of one dollar per course. Saving Lives, Buying Time: Economics of Malaria Drugs in an Age of Resistance examines the history of malaria treatments, provides an overview of the current drug crisis, and offers recommendations on maximizing access to and effectiveness of antimalarial drugs. The book finds that most people in endemic countries will not have access to currently effective combination treatments, which should include an artemisinin, without financing from the global community. Without funding for effective treatment, malaria mortality could double over the next 10 to 20 years and transmission will intensify.
Working Paper Series
Author: The National Evaluation of Extension's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs
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Category : Agricultural extension work
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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