The goal of this study is to estimate how different price or quantity fixing contracts affectthe value of pig space unit in pig fattening. The value of pig space unit is estimated with astochastic dynamic programming algorithm. The model maximises the value of pig spaceunit by using four...

The goal of this study is to estimate how different price or quantity fixing contracts affect the value of pig space unit in pig fattening. The value of pig space unit is estimated with a stochastic dynamic programming algorithm. The model maximises the value of pig space unit by using four...

Replaced with revised version of poster 07/20/10.

This paper analyses investments in green technologies when insurance is also an option. Green technologies are defined to have the power to increase productivity and decrease volatility of future revenues. The insurance options involve the scale and coverage either in a yield insurance or in an...