This study examines the impact of hospitals on local labor markets in rural and urban counties. We measure the ability of hospitals, particularly in rural communities, to attract non-health related employment and provide higher wage jobs to residents based on their education level. Results find...

Introduction : the basics of the food industry -- Cost economics for processing plants -- Pricing economics for food processing -- Trade among regions -- The economics of storage -- Plant location and size decisions -- Risk management -- The economics of the marketing sector -- Price...