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Title: A benefit cost analysis of the proposal to eradicate Mediterranean fruit fly from Western Australia / by Kingsley Fisher, Richard Bleakley, Neil Thomson.
Author: Bleakley, R. (Western Australian Dept. of Agriculture, Perth. Div. of Policy Analysis and Industry Development) ; Fisher, K. T. (Western Australian Dept. of Agriculture, Perth. Plant Protection Branch) ; Thomson, N. D. (Western Australian Dept. of Agriculture, Perth. Div. of Policy Analysis and Industry Development)
Year: [1994]
Description: 51 p. ; 30 cm.
Subject: Insect control. ; Western Australia. ; Cost benefit analysis. ; Ceratitis capitata.
Notes: Tables, figures.
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Type: Book
Abstract: (En) It is estimated that it would cost between $205M and $250M to eradicated Mediterranean Fruit Fly (MFF) from Western Australia (WA). While eradication would be beneficial for fruit growers, it is unlikely that benefits would outweigh costs. The most important factor influencing the economic outcome is, how the eradication program affects the export volume and price of fruit. There does not appear to be much evidence supporting the hypothesis tht eradication would result in large increaes in exports as requ
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