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Will high farmland values hold?
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2009)
Main Street Economist , Issue 6

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Recession catches rural America
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2009-01)
As the recession intensified in 2008, rural economies held firm. Through the first half of the year, strong commodity prices supported robust farm incomes and contributed to relatively stronger gains on Main Street. Moreover, the housing correction was less intense than in urban areas, and the financial crisis was less severe than on Wall Street. ; While these factors shielded the rural economy from the worst of the recession, rural America was not immune. The foundations of rural economic strength in 2008--high commodity prices, robust export activity, and rising ethanol demand--were ...
Economic Review , Volume 94 , Issue Q I , Pages 65-87

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Less uncertainty about future corn prices highlights liquidity
Kauffman, Nathan; Akers, Maria (2013)
Main Street Economist , Issue 5 , Pages 1-7

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The Nebraska economy gains steam
Henderson, Jason; Akers, Maria (2011-03)
Nebraska Economist , Issue Mar

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Can markets improve water allocation in rural America?
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2008-10)
Water, one of the most fundamental resources for economic activity, covers about three-fourths of the earth?s surface--but only 2.5 percent of that amount is considered fresh water. While freshwater supplies in the United States are relatively abundant, increasing demand and drought, especially in the Great Plains, have left some states wondering whether there is enough fresh water to go around. ; The drive for greater efficiency in the use of water has led to the emergence of water markets. These markets allow for the equitable transfer of water rights from lower-value agricultural uses to ...
Economic Review , Volume 93 , Issue Q IV , Pages 97-117

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Stronger labor markets spark a spending spree
Henderson, Jason; Akers, Maria (2011-09)
Nebraska Economist , Issue Sept

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Financial challenges facing farm enterprises
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2010)
Main Street Economist , Issue 1

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Nebraska economy cooled heading into winter
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2013-03)
Nebraska Economist

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Nebraska profits from the farm boom
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2011-12)
Nebraska Economist , Issue Dec

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Nebraska’s key industries drive growth
Kauffman, Nathan; Akers, Maria (2014-03)
Nebraska Economist