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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

4/1/2018 Gumbley. Thomas J. Price Relationships in the U.S. Nitrogen Fertilizer Industry

*Anton Bekkerman Joseph Janzen Gary Brester

4/1/2018 Refsland, Erika Lynn The Effect of Marijuana Legalization on Small Bank competitive Advantages

*Joseph AtwoodRandall RuckerGregory Gilpin

4/1/2018 McMichael, Finn Ottey Estimating Economic Impacts of Tommy John Surgery on Major League Baseball Pitchers

*Randal Rucker Rodney Fort Gregory Gilpin

4/1/2018 Matonte, James Philip Exposure to Terrorism and Birthweight Outcomes in Nigeria

*Brock Smith Mark Anderson Joe Atwood Sarah Janzen

7/1/2017 Gruber, Anja FelicitasEconomic Analysis of the Impact of Free School Meal Access Expansion on Elementary School Children in Community Eligiblity Provision Pilot States

*Gregory GilpinRandal R. RuckerChristiana Stoddard

7/1/2017 Boldbaatar, Munkhnasan The Effect of Oganic Certification on Farmland Value*Joseph JanzenAnton BekkermanKate Binzen Fuller

5/1/2017 O'Donnell, Maggie Kathleen An Economic Analysis of the Effect of Uber on Taxi Medallion Values

*Randal R RuckerVincent SmithDominic Parker

4/17/2017 Silveus, Neil Andrew The Causal Effect of Income on Religious Participation*Christiana StoddardD. Mark AndersonCarly Urban

4/17/2017 Noray, Savannah G.Not availablein ScholarWorks,Renne Library

Male Migration and Family-Related Outcomes: Evidence from Nepal

*Sarah JanzenChristiana StoddardDiane Charlton

4/17/2017 Inglis, Myron Robert JeremyThe Effect of Paid Parental Leave in the United States on Young Women's Employment and Earnings, and the Family Wage Gap

*Wendy StockGregory GilpinIsaac Swensen

8/1/2016 Biship, Zachary AndrewSubsidizing Strippers: The Impact of Royalty Rate Reductions on the Intensive and Extensive Production Margins of Marginally Producing Oil Wells

*Randal R Rucker*Gregory GilpinTimothy Fitzgerald

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

4/1/2016 Beatty, Thomas Christopher Characterizing the Effects of Military Base Closures on the American Education System

*Christiana StoddardGreg GilpinWendy Stock

3/28/2016 Sears, James Matthew A Reputation for the Good Stuff: User Feedback Signaling and the Deep Web Market Silk Road

*D. Mark AndersonDaniel ReesIsaac Swensen

3/14/2016 Conant, Portia Ann Employment Effects of Prevailing Wage Laws*Christiana StoddardWendy StockIsaac Swensen

12/1/2015 Vogstad, Amanda Rae Economic Determinants of the Variation in Average Carcass Weight for United States Slaughter Cattle

*Randal R RuckerMyles J WattsGary W Brester

11/1/2015 Haines, Jacqueline Elizabeth The Effects of State-Level Anti-Discriminatuion Laws on Sex Segregation in the Workforce

*Wendy StockChristiana StoddardIsaac Swensen

7/1/2015 Simonds, Seth NeilImpacts of Copula Modeling and Parametric Variation on Revenue Policy Premium Rates in Multiple Peril Crop Insurance

*Vincent H Smith*Joseph AtwoodAnton Bekkerman

5/1/2015 Stiglbauer, Gordon Case North Dakota Natural Gas: The Decision to Flare *Timothy FitzgeraldD Mark AndersonIsaac Swensen

4/6/2015 Tarrant, Michael Steven The Effects of Anti-Price Gouging Laws in the Wake of a Hurricane

*Randal R RuckerD Mark AndersonChristiana Stoddard

4/1/2015 Bunek, Gabriel DavidCharacterizing the Effect of USDA Report Announcements in the Winter Wheat Futures Market Using Realized Volatility

*Joseph JanzenAnton BekkermanJoseph Atwood

4/1/2015 Cox, Christian James Campaign Contributions and Government Grants*Carly UrbanChristiana StoddardTimothy Fitzgerald

4/1/2015 Donavin, Kirkwood Paul The Welfare Impaces of Engineers Without Boarders in Western Kenya

*Sarah JanzenChristiana StoddardVincent H Smith

12/1/2014 Wilkes, Ethan Charles Redshirting and Academic Performance: Evidence from NCAA Student-Athletes

*Randal R Rucker, D Mark Anderson, Christiana Stoddard, George W Haynes

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

7/6/2014 Castiblanco Calderon, Jorge Assessing Credit Riskiness Around the World*Myles WattsJoseph AtwoodSarah Janzen

7/6/2014 Elsea, David The Political Economy of Medical Marijuana*Randal R Rucker*Dwight Mark AndsrsonChristiana Stoddard

5/5/2014 Banovetz III, James Michael An Economic Analysis of the Determinants of Montana Alcohol Retail License Prices

*Randal R RuckerD Mark AndersonTimothy Fitzgerald

4/1/2014 Mumford, Sophie Louise An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of State Excise Taxes on Craft Breweries in the United States

*Anton BekkermanChristiana StoddardWendy Stock

1/1/2014 Hasenoehrl, Amy Rae An Economic Analysis of the Impact of Decoupled Payments on Farm Solvency in the United States

*Eric Belasco*Anton BekkermanJoseph AtwoodVincent Smith

8/1/2013 Mondics, Rebecca Where are the Beef Cattle? An Economic Analysis of the Changes in the Cattle Cycle

*Gary W BresterRandal R RuckerMyles J WattsGregory Gilpin

5/1/2013 Watson, Christopher Lawrence An Economic Analysis of National Park Visitation Rates*Randal R Rucker*D Mark AndersonTimothy Fitzgerald

4/1/2013 Schweizer, Heidi The Economic Impacts of the Canadian Wheat Board Ruling on US-Canada Malt Barley Contracting

*Anton Bekkerman*Vincent SmithGary Brester

4/1/2013 Villegas, Laura Does Participation in Public Works Encourage Fertilizer use in Rural Ethiopia?

*Vincent H SmithJoseph A AtwoodEric J Belasco

2/1/2013 Regan, Shawn EdwardDoes Wilderness Matter? An Examination of the Political Causes and Economic Consequences of Wilderness Designation

*Randal R RuckerDominic ParkerTerry Anderson

12/1/2012 Saunders, Joseph MichaelEnrollment Responsiveness to Changes in Recent Employment Conditions at For-Profit and Community Colleges

*Gregory GilpinChristiana StoddardAnton Bekkerman

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

4/1/2012 Hazen, Steven Robert The impact of Wolves on Elk Hunting in Montana *Joseph A AtwoodTimothy FitzgeraldMyles J Watts

4/1/2012 Leonard, Bryan James Which Came First; Las or Lobbyists? An Empirical Investigation of Enviornmental Regulation and Interest Group Formation

*Dominic ParkerRandal R RuckerRobert Fleck

1/1/2012 Avalos, Roger George Pipeline Constraints in Wholesale Natural Gas Marker Effects on Regional Pricing and Market Integration

*Randal R RuckerTimothy FitzgeraldJoseph A Atwood

1/1/2012 Goulding, Kevin Norman Bidding Behavior in Sequential Auctions for Wholesale Electricity A Case Study fo the NYISO

*Joseph A AtwoodJason A PearcyAnton Bekkerman

1/1/2012 Morgan, Jake Roberts Tracking the Little Black "Rain" Clouds An Enviro-Economic Analysis of Ambient Air Pollution Effects on Pediatric Asthma

*Anton BekkermanD Mark AndersonWendy Stock

1/1/2012 Pennig, Luke Alouisious Compulsory Schooling Laws and In-School Crime: Are Delinquents Incapacitated?

*Gregory GilpinWendy StockDwight Mark Anderson

11/1/2011 Brown, James AndrewUnderstanding Market Reponses of US Ethanol Policy: An Empirical Evaluation of Historical Programs and a Simulation of Future Proposals

*Joe AtwoodAnton BekkermanMyles Watts

8/1/2011 Braun, Nathan Eric Accounting for Permit Price Differentials in the European Union Emissions Trading System

*Timothy FitzgeraldJason PearcyVince Smith

5/1/2011 Reese, Mitchell Jordan The Impact of the Tribal College Movement on Native American Educational Attainment

*Christiana StoddardWendy StockGregory Gilpin

2/1/2011 Burns, Katherine Lindsay The Effect of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Exemptions on Divorce: A Further Investigation using Panel Data

*Christiana StoddardWendy StockDominic Parker

1/1/2011 Elizondo, Vanessa Valentina An Economic Analysis of the Wild Horse and Burro Program

*Randal R Rucker *Timothy Fitzgerald Dominic Parker

4/1/2010 Bittinger, Alison Kay “Crop Diversification and Technology Adoption: The Role of Market Isolation in Ethiopia”

*Vincent H SmithJoseph A AtwoodDouglas J YoungPhilip G Pardey

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

4/1/2010 Reddinger, Jonathan Lucas Ego Depletion: An Economic Model of Self-Control*Robert FleckChristiana Stoddard Timothy Fitzgerald

3/1/2010 McDonald, Tyrel James Searching for the Ultimate Cow: The Economic Value of RFI at Bull Sales

*Gary BresterJohn PatersonAnton Bekkerman

1/1/2010 Baird, Fritz Montana Agricultural Land Prices: An Evaluation of Recreational Amenities and Production Characteristics

*Gary Brester Christiana StoddardRandal Rucker

12/1/2009 Berreth, Mark Alan The Political Economy of Prescribed Fires: A Land Agency's Decision to Burn

*David BuschenaRandal RuckerRobert Fleck

11/1/2009 Omelyukh, Inna Does Being Nice Have a Price? An Investigation of Socially Responsible Funds' Performance

*James R Brown Wendy StockFrank Kerins

8/1/2009 Arthun, Cole Derril The Changing Structure of the Determinants of Cattle Prices in the United States: An Empirical Study

*Vincent H SmithGary Brester Myles Watts

8/1/2009 Purdie, Amy JoanneMarket Value of Green Construction: A case study of Colorado's Built Green and Energy Star Certification Programs

*Randal R RuckerChristiana StoddardTimothy Fitzgerald

7/1/2009 Smart, Francis Clayton Minimum-Data Analysis of Ecosystem Supply with Heterogenous Decision Makers and Risk

*John Antle Vincent H SmithDavid E Buschena

5/1/2009 Cochran, Andrew Carl Assessing The Venture Capital Legacy: An Investigation of Post-IPO Performance and Impact

*James R BrownRobert K FleckGeorge Haynes

5/1/2009 Dutkowsky, Monique Renee

Institutions, Third-Parties and Water Markets: An Analysis of the Role of Water Rights, the No-Injury Rule and Water Code 386 on Water Markets in California Counties

*Robert K FleckChristiana StoddardTerry Anderson

5/1/2009 Fischer, Stefanie JaneHuman Capital Accumulation among Native Americans: An Empirical Analysis of the National Assessment of Educational Progress

*Christiana StoddardRobert K FleckWendy A Stock

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

5/1/2009 George, Joe Webb Re Up? You're Crazy! Retention Versus Mobility in Today's Army

*Robert FleckF Andrew HanssenWendy Stock Michael B Kelley

11/1/2008 Hogenson, Elise Catherine The Impact of Family Leave Laws on Cesarean Delivery*Wendy StockChristiana StoddardJames R Brown

11/1/2008 Zhorayev, Olzhas Zhumadillayevich The Influence of Political Factors on The Allocation of Disaster Relief Payments

* David BuschenaVince Smith Robert Fleck

8/1/2008 McNay, Aaron David An Estimation of the Demand for Gasoline in Montana, and Projections of Future Gasoline Consumption

*Douglas Young David BuschenaPatrick McGowan

5/1/2008 Davis, Cale Wren An Analysis of the Enactment of Anti-Price Gouging Laws

*Randal R RuckerF Andrew HanssenDouglas Young

5/1/2008 Sullivan, Jared James CroftsMarket Reaction to Executive Compensation Disclosure: Evidence from the Security and Exchange Commission’s 1992 Disclosure Initiatives

*James R BrownRobert Fleck Dino Falaschetti

12/1/2007 Vanek, Joseph K The Economic Value of Carcass Traits, and Their Differences Across Bull Sales

*Myles WattsGary BresterChristiana Stoddard

12/1/2007 Wiltgen, Tyler James An Economic History of the United States Sugar Program*Vincent H SmithRandal RuckerGary Brester

5/1/2007 Cook, Frank Chase An Empirical Analysis of Hunting Leases by Timber Firms

*David E BuschenaRandal RuckerTerry Anderson

5/1/2007 Grant, Brenna BethUS and Canadian Cattle Markets: Integration, The Law of One Price, and Impacts from Increased Canadian Slaughter Capacity

*Gary BresterJohn MarshVincent Smith

5/1/2006 Cookson Jr, John AnthonyThe Relative Poverty of American Indian Reservations: Why Does Reservation Poverty Persist Despite Rich Neighbors?

*Robert FleckTerry AndersonDino FalaschettiF Andrew Hanssen

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

5/1/2006 Kruzich, Tyler Joseph Why Do Households Cultivate Landraces?: Wheat Variety Selection and In Situ Conservation in Turkey

*Wendy StockRandal RuckerRobert Fleck

5/1/2006 Schumacher, Joel Brent Redlining in Montana*Vincent H SmithMyles WattsJoseph Atwood

3/1/2006 Jimmersin, Jason Marketing Minor Crops:The Determinants of Contracting Decisions

*Vince SmithJohn MarshDave Buschena

12/1/2005 Martin, Lucanus Earl Satellite Production Forecasts: Valued with Simulated Futures and Options Trading

*Joseph AtwoodMyles WattsDavid BuschenaKevin McNew

8/1/2005 Batastini, John WalterThe Impact of Wolves on the Market for Elk Hunting in Montana: Hunter Adjustment and Game Agency Response

*David BuschenaJoseph AtwoodJohn Marsh

8/1/2005 Scarborough, Brandon Natural Resource Rents and Institutional Change*Richard StroupRobert FleckDino Falaschetti

4/1/2005 Holzer, Brett M Health (Cholesterol) Information and Economic Effects On The US Beef Industry

*John MarshGary BresterDave Buschena

4/1/2005 Swanser, Kole Determinants of Seller Choice Between Auction and Negotiation: An Empirical Application to Cattle Markets

*Randal RuckerGary BresterMyles Watts

3/1/2005 Ohler, Adrienne M Prescription Drug Price Dispersion in Heterogeneous Markets

*Vince SmithDave BuschenaRandal Rucker

2/1/2005 Genadek, Katherine A The Effect of Divorce Risk on the Labor Force Participation of Women With and Without Children

*Wendy StockChris StoddardRob Fleck

1/1/2005 Gray, Kara Changing Soil Degradation Trends in Senegal with Carbon Sequestration Payments

*John AntleDavid BuschenaJohn Marsh

12/1/2002 Patton, Jerome The Changing Value of Amenities How, When, and Why Amenities Change in Value: An Economic Analysis

*Rob Fleck Andy HanssenWendy Stock

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

4/1/2002 Feng, Juan (Joanna)State and Local Taxes and Economic Performance: An Empirical Study of How Much Taxes Matter to an Economy

*Doug YoungDean LueckRick Stroup

4/1/2002 Mastel, Michael Kenneth Price Competition in the Hard Spring Wheat Market: A Market Specific Analysis

*David BuschenaVincent SmithJim Johnson

4/1/2002 Ochmann, Nico The Economics of Scrap Tire Management*Rob FleckDean LueckDoug Young

4/1/2002 Valdivia, RobertoThe Economics of Terraces in the Peruvian Andes: An Application of Sensitivity Analysis in an Integrated Assessment Model

*John AntleDavid BuschenaSusan Capalbo

3/1/2002 Kiesel, KristinConsumer Response to Biotech Food Labeling: The Effects of Voluntary RBGH-Free Labels on Fluid Milk Demand

*Vincent SmithDavid BuschenaWendy Stock

1/1/2002 Kuhling, John The Effects of Optional Units on Crop Insurance Indemnity Payments

*Joe AtwoodRandal RuckerDean Lueck

11/1/2001 Matthews, Mykel (Taylor) The Effects of Sugar Beet Production on Montana Land Values

*Gary BresterVincent SmithJim Johnson

7/1/2001 Zhen, Chen (Charles) Celestial Satellite and Earthly Crop Yield: Informational Content of Satellite-Based Crop Yield

*Joe Atwood*David BuschenaMyles Watts

4/1/2001 Parker, Dominic The Effects of Contracting Costs, Bureaucratic Costs, and Constituencies on State Wildlife Agency Budgets

*Dean LueckRob FleckTerry Anderson

9/1/2000 Phearson, Gina Christine The Demand for Substance Abuse Treatment Services in Montana and Rural Colorado

*Vincent SmithDavid BuschenaJohn Marsh

5/1/2000 Zhou, Dongmei Import Demand for US Beef By-Products and Affects on Domestic By-Product and Live Cattle Prices

*John MarshGary BresterVince Smith

4/1/2000 Seessel, Andrew Jonathan The Effects of Transaction Costs on Northern Plains Oil Unitization Agreements

*Dean LueckDavid BuschenaRandal Rucker

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

8/1/1999 Anderson, Ian Thomas The Effects of Adverse Selection and Effective Coverage Levels on Crop Insurance Participation

*Myles WattsJoe AtwoodAndy Hanssen

8/1/1999 Di, Hua Understanding Chinese Farmers’ Grain Storage

*Vince SmithDavid BuschenaJohn AntleGary Brester

6/1/1999 Trost, Daniel Roland Organic Produce Demand Estimation Utilizing Retail Scanner Data

*David BuschenaJohn MarshGary Brester

5/1/1999 Malishka, Peter Measurement Costs and Pricing Methods in the Retail Produce Market

*Randal RuckerRonald JohnsonAndy Hanssen

1/1/1999 Uitdewilligen, Gerardus Bernardus Effects of Free Trade Agreements on US Automobile Prices

*Rob FleckVince SmithJohn Marsh

11/1/1998 Heggem, Christine Estimating the Benefits of rural Telemedicine: Issues and Applications

*Susan CapalboDave BuschenaRobert Flaherty

2/1/1998 Vedrashko, Alexander William The Alchian and Allen Theorem: Theory and Evidence*Vince SmithRonald JohnsonRandal Rucker

1/1/1998 Leonard, Jerry L Estimating the Value of Hunting License: A Case Study of Colorado Elk Permits

*Terry AndersonDave BuschenaJoe Atwood

5/1/1997 Ziegler, Lee Tests of Destributional Assumptions and the Informational Content of Agricultural Futures Options

*David BuschenaMyles WattsJoe Atwood

1/1/1997 Chvosta, Jan The Information Content of Best Seller-Provided Presale Data in Cattle Auctions

*Randal RuckerClyde GreerMyles Watts

12/1/1996 Thresher, Valerie AnneThe Economics of Artificial Insemination Regulations in the Equine Breeding Industry: Monopoly Versus Transaction Costs Explanations

*Randa Rl Rucker*Daniel BenjaminDave Buschena

12/1/1996 Vavra, Pavel The Common Agricultural Policy and Wheat and Barley Acreage Response in the UK Under the Cap

*Vincent SmithJohn AntleJohn Marsh

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

5/1/1996 Brenner, Brenda Lee An Analysis of Bidding Behavior at US Forest Service Timber Auctions

*Randal R RuckerRon JohnsonTerry Anderson

5/1/1996 Gilboy, John Joseph Equalization of School Funding in Montana*Dougls J YoungThomas StratmannMyles Watts

12/1/1995 Anderson, Rod Wesley Measuring the Effects of Sales Below Cost Laws in Retail Gasoline Markets

*Ronald JohnsonThomas StratmannDavid E Buschena

12/1/1995 Finnell, Cory Scott Determinants of Fishing Performance: The Washington State Salmon Fishery

*Randal R RuckerRonald N JohnsonTerry Anderson

12/1/1995 Shen, Zhihua Cost: A Possible Explanation for Risk Premium?

*Myles J WattsDaniel BenjaminJoeseph AtwoodJames Lin

8/1/1995 Hallstrom, Daniel George Agricultural Development Patterns*John AntleSusan M CapalboJohn M Marsh

8/1/1995 Zhu, Jiaping Voting on Tax Issues in Montana (1986-1994) *Dougls J Young

8/1/1994 Brown, Daniel K The Objective of Nonprofit Environmental Groups: Are They Maximizing Their Budgets?

*Terry AndersonJulie HewittDavid BuschenaJohn Marsh

8/1/1994 Graham, Patrick M An Optimal Replacement Policy for Beef Cows: A State Model Under Conditions of Uncertainty

*Steve StauberJohn M MarshJames B JohnsonRonald N Johnson

8/1/1994 Roberts, Michael The Sensitivity of Expected Utility Violations to the Experimental Desigh: How Context Affects Risk Choice

*David BuschenaDaniel BenjaminRandal R Rucker

8/1/1994 Yoder, Jonathan The Effects of Spotted Owl Litigation on National Lumber Markets

*Randal RuckerRonald JohnsonDavid Buschena

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

5/1/1994 Chouinard, Hayley Reduction of Yield Variance Through Crop Insurance

*Vincent SmithAlan BaquetJoseph AtwoodMyles J Watts

9/1/1993 Allard, Mary Dorinda Non thesis option The Effect of Income on Doctor Visits *Thomas Stratmann

5/1/1993 Carlson, John ScottHard Red Spring and Hard Red Winter Wheat Protein Premiums and Price Differences in the Pacific Northwest Market

*David W BullockJim JohnsonCharles McGuireSteve Stauber

5/1/1993 Ramos, Myra Pesticide Inputs, Harvest Timing, and Functional Forms*John AntleSusan M CapalboJohn M Marsh

1/1/1993 Lippke, Holly Linn Non thesis option The Economic Effects of the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of Timber Prices

*Randal RuckerRonald N JohnsonRichard L Stroup

12/1/1992 Igelman, Jack Non thesis option Patterns of Political Pressure: Corporate PACs and Profits *Thomas Stratmann

9/1/1992 Chen, Wei Li Producer's Surplus and Rents in the US Dairy Industry*Ronald N JohnsonJohn AntleJohn M Marsh

8/1/1992 Hide, Rodney Non thesis option Monopolizing Individual Transferable quota: Theory and Evidence

*Ronald N JohnsonRandal R RuckerTerry Anderson

5/1/1992 Fox, Linette Property Taxes on Land and Land Use

*Doug J YoungMyles J WattsAlan BaquetRichard L Stroup

5/1/1992 Hu, Fan Agricultural Price Protection and Productivity in High and Low Income Countries

*John AntleSusan M CapalboVincent H Smith

5/1/1992 Kerr, Leslie The Impacts on Wages of Wilderness Designation in Montana

*Terry AndersonSusan M CapalboDouglas J Young

5/1/1992 Sheard, Mike The Conservation Reserve Program and Future use of Enrolled Land in Montana

*James B JohnsonDavid BullockJohn SaltielSteve Stauber

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

5/1/1992 Wood, Scott The Elasticity of Force: Determination of Terms of Trade in American Indian Treaties *Terry Anderson

12/1/1991 Cremer, Mary Ellen Voluntary Giving for Rural Health Care: The Sweet Grass County Health Care Foundation

*Vincent H SmithMichael KehoeDouglas J YountJoseph Atwood

12/1/1991 Kasperick, John Prices, Money, and the Real Economy

*Douglas J YoungMichael KehoeJoseph AtwoodVincent H Smith

12/1/1991 Marsh, Tom Lloyd Optimal Decisions Alternates for Acquiring Bred Beef Heifers by Montana Produces

*Clyde GreerJohn M MarshJoseph Atwood

7/1/1991 Thibault, Sandra Lee Non thesis optionPerception of Agricultural Producers Towards Services Offered by Farm Supply Cooperatives in Three Montana Counties

*Van ShelhamerCharles RustNorman Millikin

5/1/1991 Wang, Xiujun Bank Risk Classifications and Optimal Regulatory Choice*Ann L AdairJay CogginsJoseph Atwood

12/1/1990 Gerlach, Andrew Robert Ticket Pricing in the Alpine Ski Industry*Ronald JohnsonTerry AndersonMike Kehoe

8/1/1990 Huang, GangEstimation of Montana Wheat Resource to Nitrogen and Precipitation: An Application of the Fourier Flexible Form

*Michael D Frank*Bruce BeattieSteve StauberMyles J Watts

8/1/1990 Jeong, Kyeong-Soo The Effects of Domestic and Trade Policy of Variables on the US Beef Wholesale and Slaughter Market

*John M MarshClyde GreerJay Coggins

8/1/1990 Steele, Charles Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores and the Economic Return to College Education

*Doug YoungRonald JohnsonVincent Smith

8/1/1990 Zhao, Lei Property Taxes on Agricultural Assets*Doug J YoungR Clyde GreerSteve Stauber

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

5/1/1990 Goroski, John Michael Age in Depreciation: The Case of Combine Harvesters*Joseph AtwoodVincent H SmithMyles J Watts

5/1/1989 Brunsdon, Jennifer Lee The Economic Evaluation of the Social Costs of Agricultural Groundwater Pollution

*John AntleSusan M CapalboTerry Anderson

5/1/1989 DeVito, Aleja Jane Haynie Pleasure and Nutrient Considerations in the Household Demand for Food

*Jeff LaFrance*Bruce BeattieAnn L AdairJohn M Marsh

5/1/1989 Forrestal, James Michael Welfare Study of Lifeline Electricity Rates *Douglas J YoungJeff LaFrance

5/1/1989 Harkleroad, Brian Craig The Difficulty in Identifying a Subsidy in the Use of a Natural Resource: Canadian Lumber Imports

*Ronald N JohnsonJeffrey T LaFranceR Clyde Greer

5/1/1989 Phillips, Stanley StoreyA Dynamic Model of Prices, Supplies and Revenue Adjustments in the US Beef Market: Emphasis on Changing Feed Costs

*John M MarshR Clyde GreerMichael D FrankSteve Stauber

12/1/1988 Du, Jian-yi An Economic Comparison of Control Methods of Wyoming Big Sagebrush in Southwestern Montana

*Myles J WattsClyde GreerRonald N Johnson

8/1/1988 Suydam, Stacey Accounting for Federal Dairy Program Expenditures: A Macroeconomic Approach

*Ann L AdairJohn M Marsh

6/1/1988 Calvert, Paul Wesley The Effect of Inflation on Interest Rates*Doug J YoungMyles WattsRonald N Johnson

6/1/1988 Jones, Llewelyn Edward A Semi-strong Form Evaluation of the Efficiency of the Wheat Standards Market

*Jeff T LaFranceRonald N JohnsonJohn M Marsh

6/1/1988 Rachman, ZsiZsiExploring Alternative Measures of Net Rents to Farmland Through the Economic Capitalization Formula for Farmland Price

*Jeff LaFrance*Oscar R BurtJohn M Marsh

6/1/1988 Zidack, Walter Ernest A Monte Carlo Study of Several Regression Estimators in the Context of Second-Order Auto-Correlation

*Myles J WattsJeff T LaFranceSteve Stauber

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* = Chair

5/1/1988 Bhatia, AshokNot availablein ScholarWorks,Renne Library

Plan B Doug J Young

5/1/1988 Watts, Tim Jason Chapter 12- Family Farmer Bankruptcy Act of 1986 *Steve StauberAlan Banquet

12/1/1987 Daneilson, Joan Gay Optimal Crop Sequences to Control Cephalosporium Stripe in Winter Wheat

*Steve Stauber*Oscar R BurtJeffrey T LaFranceDon Mathre

11/1/1987 Olson, Jeffrey C The Effects of US Dairy Regulations on Herd Improvement Activities

*Jeff LaFranceBruce BeattieMichael D Frank

9/1/1987 Embleton, Mary A Comparison of Alternative Production Function Models Using Non-nested Hypothesis Tests

*Bruce BeattieJohn M MarshMichael D Frank

3/1/1987 Judd, Frederick Alonzo, IV The Impact of Expenditure Category Exemption on the Incidence of a Retail Sales Tax (96pp)

*Jeff T LaFranceDoug J YoungBruce Beattie

3/1/1987 Siebrasse, Paul Benjamin The Small Sample Properties of a Nonstandard Estimator in the Context of First Order Auto-Correlation

*Jeff T LaFranceGail Cramer

6/1/1986 Lloyd, Roger The Causes of Protection in the Japanese Beef Industry

*Michael D Frank*Merle FaminowDouglas J YoundTerry Anderson

4/1/1986 Harbaugh, William Talbot A Model of the Egyptian Livestock Sector *Jeff T LaFrance

8/1/1985 Allard, Celia The Economic and Institutional Determinants of Faculty Salaries at MSU

*Robert TaylorRonald JohnsonOscar Burt

6/1/1985 Tronstad, Russ An Analysis of Monthly Wheat, Flour, and Bread Prices in a Structural and Time Series Framework

*John MarshGail CramerMichael D FrankOscar BurtJeffrey T LaFrance

9/1/1984 Clarke, Andrea Long-run Effects on Soil Organic Matter of Various Cropping Systems in North Central Montana *Oscar R Burt

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

9/1/1984 Oster, Jeanette Marie A Study of the Aggregate United States Labor Supply Function *Doug J Young

8/1/1984 Ingebrightson, Karl Brent An Econometric Analysis of the Impact of Energy Development on Agricultural Labor Markets

*Douglas YoungOscar BurtMyles WattsLloyd Bender

8/1/1984 Romeo, Charles John Opportunities and Outcomes in the US Labor Market: 1967-1981

*Douglas YoungDanie E DoddsJeffrey T LaFrance

8/1/1984 Smith, Henry ArlenAn Economic Evaluation on Confinement Sheep Production in the Northern Rocky Mountains and the Northwestern Great Plains

*Myles Watts

8/1/1984 Wessells, Chris Watson An Economic Analysis of Notrogen Fertilizer of Winter Wheat Grown in South Central Montana

*Steve StauberOscar R BurtC Robert Taylor

6/1/1984 Black, Cecil Dee A Dynamic Price and Supply Model of the US Pork Indusry

*John MarshClyde GreerC Robert TaylorMyles Watts

6/1/1984 Engen, Eric Mathis Development and Analysis of the Interest-Group Theory of Government

* Bruce BensonDouglas YoungPJ Hill

6/1/1984 Forrester, Albert National Forest Timber Harvest Variability

*Ronald JohnsonRobert TaylorTerry AndersonP J Hill

6/1/1984 Fortenbery, Thomas Randall The Effect of Branch Line Abandonment on Local Highways: A Site Specific Study

*Gail CramerMerle FaminowClyde Greer

5/1/1984 Pidruchney, Patricia Loan Refinancing Decision Model

*Myles WattsDan DunnSteve StauberC Robert Taylor

3/1/1984 Jones, Clark T Effects on Sample Size on Motad and Target Motad Solutions

*Daniel Dunn*Myles WattsSteve StauberC Robert Taylor

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* = Chair

3/1/1984 Roheim, Cathy Anne An Empirical Comparison of Alternative Functional Forms of Systems of Consumer Demand Equations

*C Robert TaylorJeffery LaFranceOscar BurtBruce Beattie

3/1/1984 Schultz, Robert W Economic Factors Influencing Steer-Heifer Price Differences in the Livestock-Meat Market

*John MarshClyde GreerC Robert TaylorSteve Stauber

3/1/1984 Weersink, Alfons JohnOptimal Replacement Intervals and Depreciation Method of Combine on a Representative Dryland Grain Farm in Northcentral Montana

*Daniel Dunn*Steve StauberMyles WattsOscar Burt

12/1/1983 Cummings, Tom Resale Price Controls and Non-price Competition in the Fluid Milk Industry

*Ronald JohnsonBruce BensonOscar Burt

6/1/1983 Wolford, Douglas William An Analysis of State Government Growth in Montana*Terry AndersonDouglas J YoungDaniel Dunn

12/1/1982 McQuillan, Ralph Peter The Economics of Re-Vegetation of Strip-mined Land for Use as Forage by Range Cattle

*Daniel E DoddsMules WattsFrank F MunshowerSteve Stauber

12/1/1982 Mjelde, James William Optimal Decision Rules for Marketing & Storage of Wheat and Corn

*C Robert TaylorOscar R BurtSteve Stauber

12/1/1982 Peel, DerrellEstimation of Economic and Hydrologic Impacts of Water Management Policies in the Yellowstone River Basin

*Richard McConnenBruce BeattieRobert TaylorRichard McConnen

9/1/1982 McArthur, John Robert A Location Analysis of Milk Processing in Montana

*Myles WattsSteve StauberGail CramerEdward WardWon Koo

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

5/1/1982 Goodman, Glen Optimal Replacement of Alfalfa Stands

*Steve StauberDann DunnC Robert TaylorMyles Watts

5/1/1982 Worthington, VirginiaManagement of Montana’s Groundwater Resources-An Institutional Analysis and Case Study of Crow Creek Valley, Montana

*Richard StroupTerry AndersonRichard BrustkernSteve StauberOscar Burt

4/1/1982 Brester, Gary Wayne A Dynamic Price and Supply Model of the US Beef Industry: An Interfacing of the Market Levels

*John MarshClyde GreerOscar Burk

2/1/1982 Nelson, William Allen The Impact of Transportation Rates on the Location of Western Flour Mills

*Gail CramerDaniel DunnEdward WardMyles Watts

8/1/1981 Hart, Douglas R The Effects of Taxes and Inflation on the Composition of Inputs of Agriculture

*Myles WattsDaniel DunnC Rovert TaylorSteve StauberDouglas J YoungRichard Stroup

8/1/1981 Ndzinge, Loftus Othogile Supply Response Function for Beef I Botswana: An Economic Analysis and Policy Implication

*Clyde GreerJohn MarshMyles WattsEdward Ward

11/1/1980 Simons, Craig An Economic Evaluation of Fertilization of Montana Winter Wheat

*Steve StauberOscar BurtPaul KresgeMyles WattsEdward Ward

6/2/1980 Arbuckle, Franklin Non thesis option Competition in the Seattle Health Care Market *Steve Stauber

6/2/1980 Barkell, John An Analysis of Factors Affecting th4 Demand for Milk in Montana

*Oscar R BurtEdward Ward

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

6/2/1980 Bender, Steven Cost-Benefit Analysis and Health Care Planning: An Application to Rural Hospital Closures

*Jon ChristiansonTerry AndersonLarry ParcelsMichael CopelandMyles Watts

6/2/1980 Finch, Larry Evan A Statistical Analysis of the Cost of Care in Rural Hospitals With Poliby Implications

*Jon ChristiansonJohn MarshOscar Burt

6/2/1980 Fort, Rodney Determinants of Community Support for Rural Hospitals: Evidence from Voting on Hospital Referenda

*Jon ChristiansonDouglas J YoungTerry AndersonMichael CopelandJohn BadenRichard Stroup

6/2/1980 Haynes, GeorgeAn Economic Analysis of the 160 Acre Limitation in District One of the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project with Policy Implications

* LeRoy LuftSteve StauberRichard McConnenDaniel DunnDouglas Young

6/2/1980 Rucker, Randal R The Dynamics of Montana Beef Cattle Inventories

*Oscar R BurtJohn MarshClyde GreerWarren Esty

7/1/1979 Miller, Thomas William Jr An Efficient Market Test of International Monetary Market: Implications for Hedging Strategies

*Gail CramerDouglas J YoungOscar Burt

6/1/1979 Fritz, Richard Gerard Agricultural Productivity Change and Wealth Distribution in Hampshire County, Massachusetts (1700-1779)

*P J HillTerry AndersonOscar Burt

6/1/1979 LaFrance, Jeffrey T Estimating the Aggregate US Agricultural Supply Function

*Oscar R BurtDouglas J YoungJon Christianson

5/1/1979 Griffith, Duane AAn Analysis of the Optimal Allocation of Resources Under the Provisions of the 1977 Food and Agricultural Act

*Steve StauberLeRoy LuftJohn MarshRoger Brownson

12/1/1978 Billings, Terry Cattle Feeding Strategies and Financial Risk *Gail L Cramer

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

12/1/1978 Fogle, Vernon Francis Replacement Heifer Development Alternatives: Feed Costs and Reproductive Performance *Clyde Greer

9/1/1978 Paschke, Theodore David Montana Farm Leasing and “Current Use” Valuations of Montana Farm Estates *Won Koo

6/1/1978 Cox, Linda Joan Rail Based Grain Distribution Systems in the Golden Triangle Area of Montana *Won Koo

6/1/1978 Sacks, Terry PeterThe Impetus for State Regulation of Montana Livestock Motor Carriers: The Plausibility of an Economic Exchange Theory

*Clyde Greer

5/31/1978 Crnkovich, Robert JohnA Proposed Method of Long Run Incremental Cost Pricing of Electrical Rates to Montana Power Company Residential Customers

*Richard StroupTerry AndersonJon ChristiansonEdward WardSteve Stauber

5/1/1978 Temple, George Sterling PhDAn Dynamic Economic Systems Community Impact Model Applied to Coal Development in the Northern Great Plains

*Lloyd BenderOscar BurtJon ChristiansonMurice TaylorVerne HouseDoug YoungDay

3/1/1978 Nixon, Clifford Walter Optimizing Thermal Insulation and Ground Levels n Residential Wall Construction: An Analysis

*Richard StroupOscar BurtSteve StauberAncel Haroldsen

3/1/1978 Schaefer, Gerald Melvin Optimum Farm Organization for a Representative Irrigated Farm in the Yellowstone Valley *Steve Stauber

12/1/1977 O’Keefe, Thomas Vincent Jr The Impact of Population Growth on the Welfare of a Community

*Michael CopelandTerry AndersonVerne HouseJon Christianson

9/1/1977 Gaarder, David Karsten State Entrusted Grazing Lands: A Study of Regulation and Price M E Quenemoen

6/1/1977 Brogan, Al Stevens Simulation of Moving Average Hedging Strategies for Winter Wheat

*R Clyde GreerOscar BurtJohn MarshEdward WardMurice Taylor

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

6/1/1977 Garnick, Bradley Eugene An Economic Evaluation of Nitrogen Fertilization of Montana Winter Wheat Steve Stauber

5/1/1977 Murphy, Michael Earl The Benefits and Costs of Marketing Identity Preserved TCK Smut-free Wheat in the Asian Market Gail Cramer

4/1/1977 O’Meara, David Matthew Economic Models of Intraregional and Interregional Migration in the Northern Great Plains Region

*Lloyd BenderRichard StroupVerne HouseJohn MarshGeorge Temple

3/1/1977 Johnson, Darrell Martin Sensitivity to Changes in Leverage, Long Term Interest Rates and Land Values: A Grain Farmer Simulation Dana Mynick

3/1/1977 Ries, Bernard Nicholas Statistical Cost Analysis of Long-Term Care Facilities in Montana With Policy Implications

*Joh ChristiansonSteve StauberVerne House

3/1/1977 Yager, William Albert Marketing Cull Cows Under Uncertainty *R Clyde Greer

2/1/1977 Aukes, Robert Gene Montana Wheat and Barley Acreage Supply Functions: The Effects of the Federal Commodity Programs

*John MarshMaurice TaylorGail CramerClyde Greer

9/1/1976 Barnard, Charles Howard Externalities in Land Use: With Consideration of the Effect of Mobile Home Parks

*Terry AndersonVerne HouseRichard StroupJon ChristiansonClarence Jensen

9/1/1976 Snyder, John Riley The Economics of Alternative Uses of Water in the Yellowstone Basin

*Steve StauberRichard McConnenrrTerry Anderson

5/1/1976 Pryputniewicz, Gary Thomas Land Use Taxation Policy and Agricultural Land Use *Oscar R Burt4/1/1976 Guenthner, Joseph Frank An Economic Analysis of an Elite Seed Potato Farm in

Montana*Clyde GreerRichard J McConnen

3/1/1976 Miller, Diane Pauline The Effectiveness of Trade Adjustment Assistance: A Case Study

*Malcolm BaleTerry AndersonMaurice Taylor

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

12/1/1975 Sinaga, Rudolph Solindugan PhDA Normative Sugarcane Supply Function for Proposed Expansion of the Sragi Sugar Factory in Central Java, Indonesia

*Edward H WardM E QuenemoenOscar BurtF McFeelyD Boyd

6/1/1975 Watts, Myles James Estimated Costs of Spoil Bank Reclamation Alternatives

*Richard StroupRichard HodderTerry AndersonSteve Stauber

4/1/1975 Yeh, Ning-Chia Numerical Solution of Nonlinear Regressions Under Linear Constraints *Oscar R Burt

2/1/1975 Lai, Haifie Loo A Decision Model of Combine Ownership*Clyde GreerSteve StauberWalter Geid

12/1/1974 Anwar, Affendi PhD Optimal Economic Control Strategies in Forestry Management

*Oscar R BurtEdward WardRichard McConnenSteve StauberLundBillis

12/1/1974 Kimble, John Wesley Educational Achievement in Rural Montana High Schools*Gail CramerVerne HouseDouglas Biship

11/1/1974 Lewis, Eugene Patrick

Empirical Least Squares Regression Models or Employment, In-and-Out Migration, and Income Distribution in the Northern Great Plains Region of the United States

*Lloyd BenderRichard McConnenSteve StuaberAncel HaroldsenP J Hill

8/1/1974 Hoag, Scott JrA Comparative Economic Analysis of Feed Base using Total Degestible Nutrients Versus Net Energy Systems-Northern Great Plains of the Midwest

*Richard WheelerSteve StauberO O Thomas

8/1/1974 Ochsner, Gary Leonard An Economic Analysis of Montana Wheat Exports in the Asian Market

*Gail L CramerEdward WardSteve StauberRichard GreerCharles McGuire

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

5/1/1974 Rachman, Alahmbra PhD An Economic analysis of the Demand for Beef in Japan*Edward H WardRrichard WheelerJohn Marsh

8/1/1973 Wohlgenant, Michael Kurt Evaluation of Selling Alternatives for Montana Pork Producers

*Clyde GreerR WheelerEarl J PeaceTerry Anderson

5/1/1972 Larson, Donald Keith Economic Analysis of Farm Firm Growth in a Semi Arid Area of Montana

*Steve StauberClarence JensenNorman DudleyDana MyrickFranklin McFeeleyRobert Thibeault

3/1/1972 Hash, Charles Thomas PhD A Programming Model for Calculating Changes in Resource use in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana

*Helmer HoljeRichard WheelerLayton Thompson

12/1/1971 Linse, Frederick An Economic Analysis of Nitrogen Fertilization of Livestock Pastureland in Semi-arid Region

*Steve StauberOscar R BurtD H MyrickRichard Stroup

12/1/1971 Nybo, James Howard An Economic Analysis of Grain Cropping Sequences in Montana *Walter G Heid Jr

8/1/1971 Asmus, Edward Barry PhD Air Pollution Control: An Economic Analysis of a Montana Smelter's SO2 Emissions

*Richard StroupNorman Dudley

8/1/1971 Mitchell, Donald Orville An Updated Input-Output Study of Montana*Richard McConnenR LundSteve Stauber

6/1/1971 Peterson, Earl Ray PhD Decision Criteria Related to University Building Programs

*Layton S Thompson*Richard Wheeler

6/1/1971 Young, Kenneth Boyd PhD Optimal Use of Ground and Surface Water in the Gallatin Valley, Montana

*Oscar R BurtRichard McConnenT L HansonT T Willimas

5/1/1971 Rude, LeRoy Carol PhD Analysis of the Conservation Reserve Program on Northeastern Montana

*Clarence W JensonSteve StauberLayton S ThompsonRichard O Wheeler

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

8/1/1970 Berry, Wayne LeeNo Thesis submitted MS

awarded through Option B, Coursework

Research Methodology, Water Resources Helmer C Holje Layton S Thompson

8/1/1970 Bussing, William Albert A Dynamic Programming Model for Range Management Decisions with Suggestions for Further Research

*Oscar R BurtRichard O WheelerMaurice C Taylor

8/1/1969 Lanford, Gordon Lynn PhD An Economic Analysis of the Sheep and Lamb Industry in the United States, 1930-68

*Gail Cramer*Jack R DavidsonClive R HarstonLayton ThompsonClarence JensenOscar BurtRichard Wheeler

8/1/1969 Zurenko, John George PhD Alfalfa Dehydration: Operations and Costs

*Charles RustRichard McConnenLayton S ThompxonClarence Jensen

3/1/1969 Godfrey, Willard Horace PhD An Economic Study of the Beet Sugar Industry-A Regional Study

*Gail CramerLayton ThompsonDana MyrickRichard Wheeler

3/1/1969 Hoff, Theodore Austin PhD An Analysis of Interdependence in the Montana Economy: An Input-output Study

*Richard McConnenMaurice C TaylorOscar Burt

3/1/1969 Turner, Aldon Allen An Economic Study on the Optimum Input Mix for Irrigated Pasture

*Richard McConnenRichard WheelerClee S CooperLayton S ThompsonRodney Hansen

12/1/1968 Hehn, Jacob R PhD The Effect of Course Section Size on the Cost of Instruction in Agriculture

*Edward H WardRoy E HuffmanRichard WheelerClarence W Jensen

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

8/1/1968 Burton, Wayne Eguene PhD Alaska’s Agricultural Production Potential: An Economic Analysis

*Dana MyrickCharles H RustWalter G HeidClarence W JensenWilliam Lassey

6/1/1968 Boyd, Donald William PhDSimulation via Time-partitioned Linear Programming A Ground and Surface Water Allocation Model for the Gallatin Valley of Montana

*Richard McConnen

6/1/1968 Cothem, James Harold PhD An Economic Study of Milk Produced and Processed for Manufacturing Purposes in Selected Montana Areas

*Edward H WardJames BoydLloyd Rixe

6/1/1968 Davis, Gary Allen Feasibility of Selected Fall Calving Alternatives for the Range-cattle Industry of Montana

*Richard WheelerEdward WardClarence JensenRichard McConnenJohn G Litschauer

12/1/1967 Remer, Robert Jordan Correlation of Rural Land Value in Montana

*Layton S ThompsonClarence JensenRichard McConnenRichard WheelerLayton Thompson

8/1/1967 Cameron, James B PhD Industrial Growth in Montana

*Layton S ThompsonClive HarstonHelmer HoljeJohn FischerHarvey Larson

8/1/1967 Chalmers, Leslie Edwin PhD The Teton Watershed—Impact of Economically Efficient Utilization of Available Irrigation Water Supply

*Richard McConnenHelmer C HoljeMelvin MonsonChennat Gopalakrishnan

8/1/1967 Haley, William Jess Livestock and Grain Production Functions Form a New Data Source

*Clarence JensenRichard McConnenMaurice C Taylor

8/1/1967 Trimis, Antonios Epamirondas PhD

Community Development as an Element in Area and Regional Socio-economic Growth and Development (With Speical Reference to the Community Development Program of Thessaloniki, Greece)

*Layton S ThompsonWillima LasseyRobert DunbarEd Ward

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

8/1/1967 Zurenko, John George

An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Comparative General Level of Management for Farm Operators on the Jocko Valley Division of the Flathead Irrigation Project as Measured by Indexed Alfalfa Yields

*Clarence W JensenLayton S ThompsonR J McConnen

3/1/1967 Gopalakrishnan, Chennat PhD The Conomics of Water Transfer: An Institutional Appraisal (With Special Reference to Montana)

*Helmer C HoljeClarence W JensenLayton S Thompson

8/1/1966 Barth, Glenn Richard PhD Urban Consumer Attitudes toward Farm Supply Cooperatives

*John L Fischer*Layton ThompsonJack R DavidsonLloyd C Rixe

8/1/1966 Vesterby, Marlow Clayton PhD The Development of a Milk Pricing Formula at the Processor-distributor Level for Montana

*Edward H WardMaurice Taylor

5/19/1966 Vaughan E. Dean PhD The Marketing of Malting and Feed Barley in Montana and in the United States

*Fischer, John L.Harston, G.Ewasiuk, W.Thompson, L.

4/1/1966 Gibson, Wayne Non thesis option The County Agent in Transition No info available

8/1/1965 Degan, Arne PhD Evaluation of Federal Grazing Permits on Montana Cattle Ranches

*Clarence W JensenClarence W JensenLloyd RixeHelmer HoljeJohn L FischerM J Edie

8/1/1965 McDermott, Elroy C PhD The Feasibility of Cooperative Cattle Feeding and Slaughtering in Montana

*Jack R DavidsonJohn L Fischer

8/1/1965 Sargent, Robert L PhD Alternatives for Developing Land on the Hardin Unit, Montana

*Lloyd C RixeJohn L FischerJack R Davidson

6/1/1965 Myrick, Dana H PhD Improving the Effectiveness and Acceptability of the Federal Crop Insurance Program

*Layton S ThompsonDean Roy HuffmanJohn FischerLayton ThompsonHelmer HoljeHarry HausserWilliam Ewasiuk

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

6/1/1965 Saini, Herdial Singh PhD Membership Relations of Montana Farmer Cooperatives*Clive R HarstonJohn L FischerHarald A Pedersen

8/1/1964 Borton, Raymond E PhDIrrigation of the Crow Reservation: Tribal & Community Benefits of the Proposed Hardin Unit, Bighorn Country, Montana

*John L FischerHelmer C HoljeWilliam Ewasiuk

8/1/1964 Dawson, Dolphus R PhD An Economic Analysis of Feeder Cattle Marketing in Montana

*Jack R DavidsonJohn L FischerLayton S ThompsonWilliam J Ewasiuk

8/1/1964 Infanger, Carlton A PhDEconomic Significance of Federal Ownership of Bureau of Land Management Administered Lands on Selected Montana County Incomes

*Layton S ThompsonClarence JensenLayton ThompsonJohn L FischerKarl F KraenzelClive R Harston

6/1/1964 Phillips, Clynn F PhD Marketing Practices and Potential Impact of Hay Processing on the Montana Hay Market

*Clive R HarstonJack R DavidsonClarence W JensenHeinz Spielmann

6/1/1964 Sargent, Robert L Availability of Rural Housing Credit n Montana*Jack R DavidsonJohn L FischerLayton S Thompson

5/17/1964 Beattie, Bruce R The Organization and Structure of the Beef Cattle Industry in Southeastern Montana

*Lloyd C RixeClarence W JensenWillima J Ewasiuk

5/1/1964 Corley, Joseph R Changing Patterns of Grain Transportation in Montana

*William J EwasivkClarence W JensenJohn L FischerLayton B ThompsonLloyd C RixieJames W Van Winkle

3/1/1964 Degn, Arne Economic Opportunities for On-the-Farm Feed Processing in Montana

*Clive R HarstonWilliam EwasiukHelmer HoljeClarence JensenJW Van Winkle

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

12/1/1963 Richards, Jack Transportation of Livestock in Montana

*Clive R HarstonLayton ThompsonClarence JensenJack R DavidsonWilliam J EwasiukHarston

8/1/1963 Litschauer, John G

The Development of a Hypothetical Federal Milk Marketing Order for the Great Falls Hi-Line Area and a Comparison of This Order With the Montana Milk Control Law in its Present State of Effectiveness

*Jack DavidsonEdward H WardMaurice Taylor

8/1/1963 Peterson, Earl B Credit as an Influence Upon Trade Center Patronage Patterns In Central Montana

*John L FischerClarence W JensenJack R DavidsonCarl F KraenzelLayton S ThompsonHerald A Pederson

6/1/1963 McDermott, Elroy C An Economic Analysis of Selected Montana State Water Conservation Board Projects

*Helmer C Holje Clive R Harston

6/1/1963 Olson, Carl EdmundA Method of Measuring the Comparative General Level of Management for Farm Operators on the Jock Valley Division of Flathead Irrigation Project

*CW JensenLayton S ThompsonJohn L FischerWilliam E Ewasiuk

6/1/1963 Rust, Charles Henery PhD The Survival and Growth Potential of Small Meat Packing Businesses in Montana

*Clive R HarstonJohn Fischer

3/1/1963 Trock, Warren L PhD Cattle Feeding in the Northern Great Plains *John L FisherClarence JensenClive R Harston

8/1/1962 Eubanks, Kenneth Wayne PhD An Economic Engineering Study of The Feed Manufacturing Industry of Montana

*Clive R HarstonJohn L FischerHarald A PedersenLayton S ThompsonClarence W JensenEdward H Ward

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

8/1/1962 Mueller, Robert G The Effects of Cost and Returns of Varying Size and Organization of Farm Feedlots in Montana

*Clarence W JensenClive R HarstonEdward WardJohn L FischerMaurice C TaylorWarren L Trock

10/1/1961 Clark, Mark E An Analysis of the Feeder Cattle Marketing Associations in Montana

*Edward H WardClive R HarstonJohn L Fischer

9/1/1961 Tinnermeier, Ronald L The Feasibility of Beef Feeding Cooperatives in Montana

*Edward H WardJohn L FischerClarence W JensenE Dean Vaughn

8/1/1961 Fan, Chwei-Lin A Study on the Guaranteed Sugar Price in Taiwan *Clarence W Jensen

6/1/1961 Lassey, William R Employment Opportunities in Technical Cooperation

*Edward H WardClarence JensenWilliam EwasiukJohn FischerA'Delbert Samson

3/1/1961 Stack, Raymond C Marketing Montana Hay*Clive HarstonWilliam EwasiukArt Shaw

12/1/1960 Drew, GeraldDerivation of a Basic Schedule of Values by Grade for the Non-irrigated Tillable Farm Land Classification in Montana

*Layton S ThompsonHelmer C HoljeMaurice C Taylor

12/1/1960 Witzel, Theodore W Farmer Use of Merchant Credit in the Mid-Yellowstone Valley Area of Montana

*Clarence W JensenJack R Davidson

6/1/1960 Anderson, Emery G Factors Affecting the Marketing of Montana Wool *Clive HarstonHugh Winn

6/1/1960 Holmes, Oliver Wndell Jr Resources and Income Levels of Farm and Non-farm Rural Residents in Three Western Montana Counties

*John FischerDel SamsonJohn Bower

6/1/1960 Nash, Darrel A An Analysis of the Effects of Farm Unit Dispersion on Yield Variability

*Clarence W JensenEdward H WardWilliam J Ewasiuk

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

6/1/1960 Rixi, Lloyd C Productivity of Resources Used in Grade A Milk Production in Ravalli County, Montana

*Clarence W JensenRichard McConnenMaurice C Taylor

5/13/1960 Rodenwald, Gordon E JrFarmers Attitudes Toward and Evaluation and Use of Insurance for Income protection on Montana Wheat Farmers

*D C MyrickMaurice C TaylorClarence W Jensen

8/1/1959 Hjort, Howard W The Use and Effectiveness of Financial and Physical Reserves in Montana’s Dryland Wheat Area

*John L FischerCarl KraenzelClarence JensenMaurice TaylorHelmer Holje

8/1/1959 Nielsen, George A The Effects of a Domestic Parity Plan on Montana’s Wheat Industry

*Maurice C TaylorWilliam J EwasiukClive R Harston

6/1/1959 Hash, Charles The Effects of Selected Tax Alternatives on Montana Farmers and Ranchers

*Layton S ThompsonHelmer C HoljeJohn Bower - Extension Service

5/12/1959 Bawden, D Lee

A Planning Guide for Fattening Cattle on Dryland Wheat Farms in the Triangle Area of Montana; An Analysis of the Procedure for Dryland Wheat Farmers to Follow in Determining the Profitableness of Fattening Cattle During the Winter Months as a Supplementar

*Chester BakerClarence JensenChester Baker

5/1/1959 Rehberg, Wallace A Effectiveness of Selected Methods for Increasing the Consumption of Dairy Products in Montana

*Clive R HarstonJ H BoydJ H Winn

5/1/1959 Wheeler, Richard OThe Implications of the Federal Income Tax Associated with the Possible Movement of Resources into Agriculture

*Layton S ThompsonMaurice C TaylorRichard McConnen

3/1/1959 Hanson, Edward L Cost-volume Relationships in Locally Owned Montana Cooperatives Elevators

*Clive R HarstonWilliam J EwasiukPius Weisgerber

9/1/1958 Dunlap, Ruane D Statistical Supply Functions for Montana Wheat*Maurice C TaylorWilliam EwasiukClive R Harston

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

9/1/1958 Grano, Anthony M Industrial Development and Non-farm Employment for Low-income Farmers

*Maurice C TaylorJohn C BowerLayton S Thompson

5/1/1958 Lawrence, John D The Effect of Increasing Farm Size on Land Values*Layton S ThompsonClive R HarstonMaurice C Taylor

5/1/1958 Liu, Charles Yen-Do Price and Substitution Elasticities for Wheat Related to Price Policies for Wheat

*Edward H WardMaurice TaylorHelmer C HoljeJames Van Winkle

5/1/1958 Melendez, Maurice Success of Irrigation Farmers as Affected by Methods of Farm Development

*Clarence W JensenRoy E HuffmanDelbert C MyrickHelmer C Holje

5/1/1958 Panyadhibya, Brochana A Study of Benefit-Cost Analysis in Water Resources Development

*Helmer C Holje Roy E HuffmanMurice C Taylor

5/1/1958 Pulis, Richard H Livestock Market Information From Auctions*C B BrothertonEdward H WardN A Jacobsen

5/1/1958 Ramsbacher, Harold H The Economic Consequences of Varying the Rate of Grazing on Eastern Montana Rangeland

*Layton S ThompsonG F PayneChester BakerMaurice C Taylor

9/1/1957 Chase, William M Economic Study of Hog and Pork Marketing in Montana*Clive R Harston Edward H WardT S Rackham

6/1/1957 Woodburn, R James Marketing Alternatives for Lamb Feeder Operations in Montana

*CB BrothertonDelbert C MyrickClive R Harston

5/10/1957 Carpy, Charles A Inducing Shifts From Crop Production to Beef on Dryland Farms in Montana

*Edward H WardDelbert C MyrickChester B BakerMaurice C Taylor

5/1/1957 Fedje, Duane L An Analysis of the Market Structure for Montana Barley and Potential Outlets

*Clive R HarstonLayton ThompsonR F Eslick

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(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

2/1/1957 Jones, Donald F Marketing Alternatives for Surplus Grade A Milk in Montana

*Edward H WardJ A NelsonMaurice C TaylorHelmer C HoljeClarence W Jensen

12/1/1956 Totaan, Mamerto Organization and Operation of the Montana Extension Service

*A’Delbert SamsonCarl KraenzelJohn BowerChester B Baker

7/1/1956 Andrilenas, Paul Economic Consequences of Varying Machinery Combinations on Dryland Wheat Farms

*Chester B Baker R L AndersonOscar W Monson

7/1/1956 Infanger, Carlton A Economic Consequences of 2, 4-D in Controlling Canada Thistle in Irrigated Spring Wheat

*Chester B BakerChester B BakerMaurice C TaylorJesse M Hodgson

3/1/1956 Norman, Terry N Forage-crop Substitutions on Dryland Units Sensitive to Shift

*Chester B BakerEdward BakerLayton S Thompson

8/1/1955 Davidson, Jack R Supply Response of Grade A Milk Production in Upper Flathead Valley

*Chester B BakerEdward WardDelbert C Myrick

7/1/1955 Rackam, Thomas SExtension Implications of Budgets in Decision-Making as Illustrated by Dryland Alternatives for Diverted Wheat Acreage

*Chester B BakerDelbert C MyrickMaurice C Taylor

6/1/1955 Gilfeather, Clarence F Resource Development of Monor Drainage Basins *Roy Huffman

5/1/1955 Doll, John P Economic Applications of Soil Survey Data in Irrigated Areas

*Chester B BakerW Clinton BourneRoy E Huffman

9/1/1954 Blood, Dwight M Delineating Firms Sensitive to Shifts Between Wheat and Range Forage in the Northern Great Plains

*Chester B BakerEdward WardC B Brotherton

8/1/1954 Pavelis, George A Agricultural Implications of Weather Control *Layton Thompson

10/1/1953 Mc Connen, Richard J Risk and Uncertainty in the Appraisal of Sunken Investments in Range Development

M Kelso Chester B BakerMaurice Taylor

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* = Chair

8/1/1953 Parfett, John AThe Economics of Marketing High Protein Hard Red Spring Wheat in the Northern Great Plains Region of the United States

*Edward H WardClive R Harston

8/1/1953 Purnell, Glen R Economic Analysis of Cattle Shrinkage*Clive HarstonC B BrothertonN A Jacobsen

12/1/1952 Quenemoen, Merle Eguene Economic Aspects of Water Spreader Developments in Southeastern Montana Ranches

*M M KelsoChester B BakerG F PayneF A Branson

7/1/1952 Jensen, Clarence William The Economics of Pasture Irrigation on Irrigated Farms*Chester B BakerEdward H WardRoy E Huffman

6/1/1952 Fienup, Darrell Fishcer Resources Productivity on Montana Dryland Crop Farms*Chester B BakerMaurice C TaylorEdward H Ward

7/1/1951 Bowman, Robert W Resource Development and the Missouri River Basin *Roy Huffman

6/1/1950 Holje, Helmer C Marketing Milk in Montana *Edward WardM M KelsoJohn W Nelson

6/1/1950 Stachwick, George T A Commercial Potato Survey for Montana

*M M KelsoEdward H WardF W HarringtonV E IversonE E Isaac

11/1/1949 Saunders, A DaleTrends in Size, Land Tenure, Income, Organization, and Management of Selected Cattle Ranches in Southeastern Montana, 1924-48

*M M Kelso

6/1/1947 Schultz, Willard D Reclassification of Agricultural Land for Assessment Purposes in Teton County No info available

6/1/1947 Vaughan, Edward Dean The Benefits and Costs of the Tariff on Wool *M M Kelso

6/1/1946 Moser, Dexter HA Study of Farm Labor Practices and Conditions in Montana During World War II as Factors in Post War Farm Labor Employment Problems

*Phil S EckertSarah J VinkeC F KraenzelMerill G BurlingameLeora Hapner

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* = Chair

6/1/1944 Gilkerson, Tom Moffet Montana Water Rights Administration*R B TootellOA ParsonsG H Craig

5/1/1943 Sands, LeRoy LA Statistical Analysis of Size, Type, and Tenure Relationships of Five Hundred and Sixty-Five Low Income Farm Security Households in Montana

*Carl Kraenzel

4/26/1943 Biddle, George H Labor Use on Livestock Ranches in Montana*G H CraigH H PlambeckJ J Livers

5/1/1942 Hitch, Charles E BS not thesis for Masters Analysis of Tenant-purchase Farms in Montana OA Parsons

5/1/1942 Miller, Harvey W Factors Affecting Compliance With the Agricultural Conservation Program, Sheridan County, Montana, 1938 *G H Craig

5/1/1942 Murray, Henry T State Land Management in Montana *Howard H LordR R Renne

5/1/1942 Ortmeyer, Robert A Study of the Buying Characteristics of Farm Families in the Livingston, Montana Trade Area *Carl Kraezel

6/1/1941 Blanch, Roy Costs of Producing and Distributing Market Milk in the Billings-Laurel Area of Montana *Harold F Hollands

6/1/1941 Helburn, Nicholas Land Use Adjustments in Blaine, Phillips, and Valley Counties, Montana, 1934-1940 *R R Renne

4/24/1941 Dennett, DelightFergus County Communities; A Consideration of Economic, Social, and Physical Factors in Delineating Community Boundaries

*Carl F Kraenzel

6/1/1940 Allen, Philip T Soil and Moisture Practices in Montana *O A Parsons

6/1/1940 Allmendinger, Werner

Bozeman Milk and Cream Distribution; An Analysis of the Costs of Distributing Market Milk and Fluid Cream in the Bozeman Market Milk Area With Suggestions for Improving Marketing Methods

*H H Lord

6/1/1940 McKay, Maurice J A Social and Economic Survey of Sanders County Farms *R R Renne

6/1/1940 Thompson, Layton S A Method of Analysis of Range Possibilities for Sub-Marginal Crop Land in Montana *G H Craig

6/1/1940 Vergeront, Glen V Rural Youth Adjustment in Selected Areas of Teton County, 1925-1940 *Carl F Kraenzel

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

6/1/1939 Greiner, Ovide E The Economics of Lamb Fattening*R R RenneR T ClarkR McCall

6/1/1939 Hyde, Allen A Net Returns on Irrigated Farms with Special Reference to Huntley Irrigation Project

*P L SlagsvoldJ D MathewsJohn Bower

6/1/1939 O’Leary, Winfield GTax Inequalities in Montana: An Analysis of the Tax Burden in Montana as Shown by State Income Tax Returns, 1936

*R R Renne

6/1/1939 Wiggenhorn, Agnes B The Five or Less Pupil School in Six Counties in Montana *Carl F Kraenzel

4/22/1939 Brunk, Homer B Relation of Farm Tenancy to Size of Farm, Farm Practices and Soil Grades

*R R RenneRalph D MercerGeorge A WoolleyHarold HalcrowL F Geiseker

4/22/1939 Butler, Charles FFarm Security Clients in Montana; An Analysis of the Operations, Farm Business and Farm Organization of the Selected Rural Rehabilitation Clients in Montana, 1937

*R R RenneCarl F KraenzelHoward Lord

4/22/1939 Runyan, Clarence S Land Utilization on the Crow Indian Reservation * R R Renne

6/1/1938 Bower, John CA Preliminary Analysis of Factors Affecting Crop Yields on Irrigated Land with Special Reference to Greenfield’s Division, Sun River Project

*P Slagswald

6/1/1938 Cochrane, Willard W A Study of the Organization, Operations, and Practices of a Selected Group of Successful Montana Farms *R R Renne

6/1/1938 Eliason, Leonard A Survey of Montana’s Possibilities in Fruit and Vegetable Production

6/1/1938 Halcrow, Harold The Problem of the Unsuccessful Dry Farm in the Northern Great Plains *R R Renne

6/1/1938 Huffman, Roy E BS not thesis for Masters Relationship of Tenure to Farm Organization and Income on the Huntley Irrigation Project

6/1/1938 Hurlburt, Lester BS not thesis for Masters Problems of Tax Deed Lands in Gallatin County R R Renne

6/1/1938 Lyall, Lawrence B Farm Families on the Milk River Farm Security Projects *Carl F Kraenzel

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

6/1/1938 Michaelsen, Leon C Size, Income, and Organization Characteristics of the Ranches of 46 Montana Counties *R R Renne

6/1/1938 O’Neill Dan T BS not thesis for Masters Study of Experience of Montana State Land Loans R R Renne

6/1/1938 Peterson, Weber H 4-H Club Students in College Activities *Carl F KraenzelR E Cameron

5/1/1938 Hurd, Verlin BS not thesis for Masters Real Estate Mortgage and Loan Status of Prairie County R R Renne

6/1/1937 Greiner, Harold L A Study of Rural School Facilities in Power River County *Carl F Kraenzel

6/1/1937 Grinde, Fred M BS not thesis for Masters A Survey of the Credit Union Movement (Including Special Study of Montana and Rural Credit Unions)

6/1/1937 Law, Dana K BS not thesis for MastersChanges in Agricultural Economics and Rural Socioloby Research Projects in the Eleven Western States Since 1925

R R Renne

6/1/1937 McIntosh, Ruth D Social Problems of the Rural Relief Population Prairie County, Montana *Carl F Kraenzel

6/1/1937 McLean, Jack BS not thesis for Masters Land Use Legislation in Montana (With Accompanying Economic Interpretation)

6/1/1937 Young, Dudley E An Economic Survey of Beaverhead and Madison Counties, Montana *M H Saunderson

4/20/1937 Brownlee, Oswald H BS not thesis for MastersA Statistical Rating of Montana Counties for Effecting the Farm Tenant Provisions of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act

R R Renne

6/1/1936 Eliason, Leonard BS not thesis for Masters A Survey of Montana’s Possibilities in Fruit and Vegetable Production R R Renne

6/1/1936 Jacobson, Dean A BS not thesis for Masters The Set-up, Various Problems and Operations of the Resettlement Administration R R Renne

6/1/1936 Lord, Howard H Inequalities in the Tax Burden Borne by Agricultural Lands in Montana R R Renne

6/1/1936 Myrick, Delber C BS not thesis for Masters The Effects of the Canadian-American Trade Agreement on Montana Agricultural and Industry

6/1/1936 Voelker, Stanley W Possibilities of Farm Tax Reduction Through County Consolidation in Montana *R R Renne

6/1/1935 Smith, Norman A An Analysis of the Causes of Tax Delinquency in Montana RR Renne

6/1/1935 Zimmerman, Maurice BS not thesis for Masters The New Soil Conservation Act with Special Emphasis Upon its Application in Judith Basin County R R Renne

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Date Master's StudentPhD, Master's, orNon Thesis Option

(Professional Paper)Title Committee Members

* = Chair

6/1/1934 Davis, Kelso BS not thesis for Masters A Study of 23 Cooperative Wool Pools in Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon Phil S Eckut

4/16/1933 Haggerty, John J BS not thesis for Masters Moisture and Protein Studies of Four Spring Wheat Varieties During the Harvest Season Austin Goth

3/28/1914 Richter, Frederick August BS not thesis for Masters Some Economics Aspects of the Philippine Question3/24/1910 Jacobs, Lillian BS not thesis for Masters Monetary System of the United States3/23/1909 Peterson, James A BS not thesis for Masters Trust Legislation6/26/1905 No Master of Science Degree Awarded6/25/1905 No Master of Science Degree Awarded

5/19/1905 Quenemoen, Merle Eguene PhD through Michigan State University and MSU

A Study of Costs and Returns for Dry-Land Farms in the Triangle Area of Montana with Emphasis on Operator's Labor, Machinery and Land

Fischer, John L.

5/1/1905 No Master of Science Degree Awarded4/28/1905 No Master of Science Degree Awarded