Determining factors important in the adoption of computer technologies by rice farmers was examined by econometric and survey techniques. A survey of Texas rice farmers was conducted by the student to collect data on the farmers' use of computers and relevant socioeconomic factors. The problem of state-owned wildlife existing on private land was addressed. A questionnaire was used to survey state fish and game departments throughout the United States concerning programs directed toward private landowners. Two general types of programs were identified, monetary and nonmonetary.
Most states have some form of nonmonetary programs.
Eighteen states identified 19 different monetary programs. Insights why such programs exist are given within a property rights framework. These programs exist because of externalities associated with state-owned wildlife existing on private lands. Besides better management of wildlife, another of these programs' goals is to compensate private land owners for externalities associated with wildlife. Using time series analysis, futures and cash prices were cointegrated.