An Analysis of the Supply Characteristics of Jamaican Sugar Cane Farmers

Abstract

<p> This study analyses the significance of a number of selected supply variables, economic and physical, in explaining changes in supply among Jamaican sugar cane farmers over time. The study is considered an empirical application of much of the findings in the theory of agricultural supply.</p> <p> The study is set within the overall theory of agricultural supply with a detailed discussion of the particular social and economic conditions of the study areas. As such, broad conclusions may be drawn from this study to be applied to other cases with similar characteristics.</p> <p> Extensive use is made of a questionnaire to arrive at the particular characteristics of the farmers and their decisions regarding sugar cane supply. The study is, however, not exhaustive in scope nor are its conclusions incontrovertible.</p>