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Challenges and Opportunities Provided by Seasonal Climate Forecasts: A Literature Review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 April 2015

Harvey S.J. Hill  and
James W. Mjelde
Harvey S.J. Hill
Affiliation:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Global Programs, Regional Assessments Program, Silver Springs, MD
James W. Mjelde
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
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Abstract

Use of seasonal climate forecasts is a rapidly evolving area. Effective research and application of climate forecasts require close cooperation between scientists in diverse disciplines and decision makers. Successful collaboration requires all players to at least partially understand each other's perspectives. Issues associated with seasonal forecasts, through a selected review of both physical and social sciences literature, is presented. Our hope is that the review will improve research in this area by stimulating further collaborations.

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Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 34 , Issue 3 , December 2002 , pp. 603 - 632
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Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 2002

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