Selected Recent Publications & Abstracts

Michael L. Cook

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Cook, M.L. and F.R. Chaddad, Capital Acquisition in North American and European Cooperatives, Filene Research Institute, 2006. 

Cook, M.L. and B. Plunkett, "Collective Entrepreneurship:  An Emerging Phenomenon in Producer-Owned Organizations," J. Agric. & Appl. Econ. 38(2), 2006, 421-8. 

Klein, P. and M.L. Cook, "T.W. Schultz and the Human-Capital Approach to Entrepreneurship," Rev. Agric. Econ., 28(3) 2006, 344-50.

Chaddad, F.R., M.L. Cook  and T. Heckelei,   "Testing for the Presence of Financial Constraints in US Agricultural Cooperatives:  An Investment Behaviour Approach," J. Agr. Econ. 56(3), 2005, 385-97. 

Iliopoulos, C. and M.L. Cook, "The Organizational, Financial and Ownership Characteristics of US Agricultural Cooperatives:  Survey Results from a New Institutional Economics Perspective", in T. Theurl and E.C. Meyer (eds.) Strategies for Cooperation, Shaker Verlag Publishing, Aachen  Germany (2005). 

Chaddad, F.R. and M.L. Cook, "The Economics of Organization Structure Changes:  A U.S. Perspective on Demutualization," Ann. Public & Coop. Econ.,  75(4), 2004, 575-594. 

Chaddad, F. and M.L. Cook, “Understanding New Cooperative Models:  An Ownership-Control Rights Typology”, Rev. Agric. Econ., 2004, 348-360. 

Cook, M.L. and F.R. Chaddad, "Redesigning Cooperative Boundaries:  The Emergence of New Models," Am. J. Agr. Econ., 86(5), 2004, 1249-53. 

Bijman J., F.R. Chaddad,  and M.L. Cook,  ‘How strengthening vertical coordination may lead to restructuring of macrohierarchies’, in: H.J. Bremmers, S.W.F. Omta, J.H. Trienekens and E.F.M. Wubben (eds.), Dynamics in Chains and Networks. Proceedings of the sixth International Conference on Chain and Network Management in Agribusiness and the Food Industry (Ede, 27-28 May 2004), Wageningen: Wageningen Academic Publishers, pp. 252-261.

Cook, M.L.  and Barry, P., "Organizational Economics in the Food, Agribusiness, and Agricultural Sectors", Am. J. Agr. Econ., 86(3) (August 2004): 740-43.

Cook,  M.L., Chaddad F. and Iliopoulos C.,  "Advances in Cooperative Theory Since 1990:  A Review of Agricultural Economics Literature",  in:  Restructuring Agricultural Cooperatives, ed. G.W.J. Hendrikse, Erasmus University Press, Haveka, 2004, pp 65-90.  

Cook, M.L., "The Emergence of New Cooperative Organizational Structures in North America" at Vertical Markets and Cooperative Hierarchies: The Role of Cooperatives in the International Agri Food Industry, Bad Herrenalb, Germany, June 15, 2003.

Cook, M.L. and F. Chaddad, "Emergence of Non-traditional Cooperative Structures:  Public and Private Policy Issues," in Proceedings of NCR-194 (2003)  (www.agecon.ksu.edu/ACCC/ncr194/events/2003meeting/ Chaddadandcoo.pdf)

Sykuta, M.E. and M.L. Cook, "A New Institutional Economics Approach to Contracts and Cooperatives", Am. J. Agr. Econ., 83(5), 2001, 1271-7.

Lazzarini, S., F. Chaddad, and M.L. Cook, “Integrating Supply Chain And Network Analyses: The Study Of Netchains”, Journal on Chain & Network Science, 1(1), 2001,  7-22.

Cook, M. L. and F. Chaddad, "AgroIndustrialization of the Global Agrifood Economy: Bridging Development Economics and Agribusiness Research", Agr. Econ., 23 (2000) 207-218.

Cook, M. L. and C. Ilopoulos, "Ill-Defined Property Rights in Collective Action: The Case of US Agricultural Cooperatives" in C. Menard (ed.) Institutions, Contracts and Organizations, London, UK, Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 335-48,  2000.

Chaddad, F. R. and M.L. Cook, “Dairy Farmers’ Restructuring Process: An Update (1999-2000).” Organizational Innovation in Agribusiness:Case Study Series, 1-00, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Cook, M. L., T. Reardon, C. Barett, J. Cacho, “Agroindustrialization in Emerging Markets:  Overview and Strategic Context”, Int. Food & Agribusiness Management Rev., 2(3/4), 277-288, 1999.

Cook, M. L. and C. Iliopoulos, "Beginning to Inform the Theory of the Cooperative Firm: Emergence of the New Generation Cooperative." Finn. J. Bus. Econ., 525-535, 4/1999.

Chaddad, F. R. and M. L. Cook, “The Equilibrium Model: A Solution to Cooperative Organizational Flaws in the Australian Dairy Sector? (1989-1999)” Organizational Innovation in Agribusiness:Case Study Series, 1-99, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Cook, M. L. and C. Iliopoulos, “Solutions to Property Rights Constraints in Producer-Owned and Controlled Organizations: Prerequisite for Agri-Chain Leadership?” G.W. Ziggers, J.H. Trinekens, and P.J.P. Zuurbrier (eds.) Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Chain Management in AgriBusiness and Food Industry, Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Agricultural University, 1998.

Hackman, D. L. and M. L. Cook, “Producers as AgriChain Leaders: The Importance of the Institutional Environment”, G.W. Ziggers, J.H. Trinekens, and P.J.P. Zuurbrier (eds.) Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Chain Management in AgriBusiness and Food Industry, Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Agricultural University, 1998.

Hackman, D. L., F.R. Chaddad, & M. L. Cook, “The Evolution of Brazil’s Leading Agribusiness Program: The Case of PENSA” in Organizational Innovation in Agribusiness:Case Study Series, 1-98, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Chaddad, F. R., D. L. Hackman, & M. L. Cook, “Analytical and Theorectical Guide: Applying the Resource-Based Theory of the Firm to the PENSA Case Study” in Organizational Innovation in Agribusiness:Case Study Series, 2-98, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Iliopoulios, C. and M. L. Cook, "Neo-Institutional Theories of the Firm: Alternative Uses of Glossary Terms", Agribusiness Working Paper Series in Organizational Innovation, 1997, University of Missouri.

Cook, M. L. "Organizational Structure and Globalization: The Case of User Oriented Firms" in Strategies and Structures in the Agro-Food Industries, ed. J. Nilsson and G. von Dijk, Van Gorcum & Company B.V., Assen, The Netherlands, 1997.

Cook, M. L. "Capital Formation Alternatives in User Controlled Cooperatives." In Capital Formation in Agricultural Cooperatives, John Rouse and J.D. Van Pischke, eds., Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy, 1997.

Hackman, D. L. and M. L. Cook, "The Transition to New Cooperative Organizational Forms: Public Policy Issues" in Cooperatives: Their Importance in the Future Food and Agricultural System,  FAMC 97-1, ed. by: M. Cook, R. Torgerson, T. Sporleder and D. Padberg, January 1997.

Cook, M. L. and L. Tong, "Definitional and Classification Issues in Analyzing Cooperative Organizational Forms" in Cooperatives: Their Importance in the Future Food and Agricultural System,  FAMC 97-1, ed. by: M. Cook, R. Torgerson, T. Sporleder and D. Padberg, January 1997.

Cook, M. L. "Perspectives on Change and Global Market Power: A View from North America" in Seizing Control: The International Market Power of Cooperatives ed. L. Egerstrom, P.Bos, G. von Dijk, Lone Oak Press, Rochester, MN, 1996.

Cook, M. L. "The Impact of International Trade on Cooperatives" in Economic Development and Cooperatives in the 21st Century, ed. D. Danielson, Western Publishing, Montreal, Canada, 1996.

Cook, M. L. "Strategic Alternatives for U.S. Producer Owned Collective Enterprises." In Cooperatives in the 21st Century, Garf Stevenson, ed., Western Prairies, 1996.

Cook, M. L. "The Future of U.S. Agricultural Cooperatives: A Neo-Institutional Approach", American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 77, No. 5, 1153-59, 1995.

Cook, M. L. "The Evolution of Cooperative Property Rights Law in the United States." In Alternative Collective Action Legal Systems in China, Hans Melichek, ed., Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy, 1995.

Cook, M. L. "Introduction and Economic Environment." In A History of Missouri Farmers Association, Raymond Young, University of Missouri Press, Columbia, Missouri, 1995, 220 pp.

Cook, M. L. "The Role of Management Behavior in Agricultural Cooperatives." Journal of Agricultural Cooperatives, Vol. 9, 1994.

Cook, M. L. "Structural Changes in the U.S. Grain and Oilseed Sector." L. Schertz and L.M. Daft, eds., Food and Agricultural Markets: The Quiet Revolution, National Planning Association, 1994.

Cook, M. L. "The International Trade and Agricultural Policy Outlook with Implications for Farmers and Agribusinesses." Abstract in American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 75, No. 5, 1993.

Suhler, D.R. and M.L. Cook. "Origins of a Current Conflict? An Examination of Stock-Nonstock Cooperative Law." Journal of Agricultural Cooperation, Vol. 8, 1993, pp. 54-62.

Cook, M.L. "Strategic Management Evolution in U.S. Agricultural Cooperatives." Abstract in Agricultural Cooperatives in Transition, C. Csaki and Y. Kislev, eds., Westview Press, Inc., Boulder and Oxford, 1993.

Barkema, A. and M. Cook. "The Changing U.S. Pork Industry: A Dilemma for Public Policy." Economic Review, Vol. 78, No. 2, 1993, pp. 49-66.

Cook, M.L. "Cooperatives and Group Action." In Food and Agricultural Marketing Issues for the 21st Century, D. Padberg, ed., FAMC 93-1, Texas A&M University, 1993, pp. 154-69.

Barkema, A., M. Drabenstott, and M.L. Cook. "The Industrialization of the U.S. Food System." In Food and Agricultural Marketing Issues for the 21st Century, D. Padberg, ed., FAMC 93-1, Texas A&M University, 1993, pp. 3-20.

Cook, M. L. "The Evolution of U.S. Agricultural Cooperatives: An Organizational Theory Approach." Abstract in Cooperatives in Agriculture: International Comparisons, Y. Kislev, ed., Westview Press, 1993.

Cook, M. L. "Agricultural Trade and Investment Opportunities in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union: Discussion." American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 74, No. 5, 1992.

Cook, M. L. "Agribusiness in a Global Economy: Challenges for an Evolving Profession." Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, 1992, pp. 11-16.

Cook, M. L. "Cooperative Principles and Equity Financing: A Discussion of a Critical Discussion." Journal of Agricultural Cooperation, Vol. 7, 1992, pp. 99-105.

Cook, M. L. "Public Data: An Industry View." In Rural Information Systems: New Directions in Data Collection and Retrieval, Reuben C. Buse and J. L. Driskoll, eds., Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, 1992, pp. 271-87.

Cook, M.L. "The Technological Revolution in Agriculture and Its Impact on Farmers, Cooperatives, and the Farm Credit System." In Proceedings of the 1991 National Directors' Conference, M. Frey, ed., Englewood, Colorado, 1991.

Cook, M. L. And Maury E. Bredahl. "Agribusiness Competitiveness in the 1990s: Discussion." American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 73, No. 5, 1991.

Cook, M. et al. "Can Agricultural Economics Contribute to the Profession of Agribusiness?" Abstract in American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 73, No. 5, 1991.

Cook, M. L. et al. "Law, Institutions, and International Agricultural Trade." Abstract in American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 73, No. 5, 1991.

Cook, M. L. "Major Forces in the Agribusiness Environment of the 1990s." Proceedings: Global Agribusiness for the 90s, W.D. Gorman and K.K. Litzenberg, eds., Inaugural Symposium, International Agribusiness Management Association, 1991.

Cook, M. L. "Agribusiness Challenges for the 1990s." Agribusiness Management Issues and Challenges in the 1990s, Robert A. Collins, ed., Institute of Agribusiness, Santa Clara, California, 1991.

Cook, M. L. "Cooperative Education Myths." American Cooperation 1991, Mary Kay Bidlack, ed., National Council of Cooperatives, Washington, D.C., 1991.

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