IMPACT ANALYSES AND DECISION STRATEGIES FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (NC1003)

(WYO-429-08)

NC1034 has been operating under the following three objectives during the most recent project period. Objective 1. To estimate the expected and actual flow of benefits and costs of research for agriculture, and related areas, including the incidence of their distribution. Objective 2. To analyze decision strategies for funding, planning, managing, and evaluating agricultural research by public institutions and private organizations. Objective 3. To analyze opportunities, risks, and net benefits from existing and potential public-private sector linkages, including new institutions (joint ventures, partnering, consortia, specialty research centers, start-up companies, intellectual property), technology transfer mechanisms (licensing, exchange arrangements, direct purchase, borrowing), and freedom to operate.

USDA CRIS Project Information Link: 0221085