Scandinavian Working Papers in Economics

Umeå Economic Studies,
Umeå University, Department of Economics

No 764: Did Pressler Understand how to Use the Indicator Per Cent

Peichen Gong () and Karl-Gustaf Löfgren ()
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Peichen Gong: Faculty of Forest Sciences, Postal: SLU, Skogsmarksgränd, SE-901 83 Umeå, , Sweden
Karl-Gustaf Löfgren: Department of Economics, Umeå University, Postal: S 901 87 Umeå, Sweden

Abstract: A classical problem in forestry is the determination of the optimal rotation. This problem was solved during the 19th century, by German forest mathematicians. Martin Faustmann deserves some of the fame. However, he did not explicitly derive the conditions for an optimal solution. His contender is Max Robert Pressler. He invented the concept of Indicator Per Cent, which can be used to determine whether a stand is mature for harvesting or not. Did Pressler fully realize this? Having analyzed some of the relevant literature our answer is no.

Keywords: Optimal rotation; Die Weiserprocent (The Indicator Per Cent)

JEL-codes: B16; Q23

11 pages, March 18, 2009

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