Abstract

In this paper, the economic impact of non-standard activities on farms (NSAF) is analysed. After a discussion of NSAF, the export base theory is introduced as the analytical tool to assess its regional economic impact. The theory is applied to the Province of Zeeland in the Netherlands for the period 1998–2008. The first conclusion is that employment will increase by an estimated 193 full-time equivalents per year in this decade. This growth is mainly attributed to an expected rise in agri-tourism. The second overall conclusion is that the export base theory is a fruitful method to assess the regional economic effects of NSAF. The method may be applied to other regions as well.

Details

Title
Non-standard activities on farms in the Province of Zeeland in the Netherlands: an export base approach
Author
W.J.M. Heijman; Hubregtse, M H; J.A.C. van Ophem
Pages
155-160
Publication year
2002
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)
ISSN
0139570X
e-ISSN
18059295
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English; Czech
ProQuest document ID
2507332743
Copyright
© 2002. This work is published under https://www.agriculturejournals.cz/web/about/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.