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REVENUE IMPACTS OF MPP BRANDED FUNDS: A FIRM LEVEL ANALYSIS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jakus,   Paul M.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Davis,   George C.
The USDA recently redirected the Market Access Program (MAP) to allocate all branded products export promotion funds to small firms and cooperatives.  The redirection was, in part, a response to reports by the General Accounting Office that were critical of past allocations of export promotion funds to large, experienced exporters.  This study uses a firm level analysis to examine firms’' effectiveness in using Market Promotion Program (MPP, which is now the MAP) funds to increase revenues.  Whereas point estimates suggested that smaller firms were more effective in translating MPP funds into increased revenue than larger firms, these point estimates for small firms were statistically indistinguishable from zero.  In contrast, large firms showed an...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Export promotion programs; Export sales; Export revenues; Market Promotion Program; Firm-level analysis; Joint estimation; Financial Economics.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21764

TWO-STAGE UTILITY MAXIMIZATION AND IMPORT DEMAND SYSTEMS REVISITED: LIMITATIONS AND AN ALTERNATIVE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Davis,   George C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.
Two-stage utility maximization theory has been widely used in the literature to estimate import demand for agricultural commodities that are often inputs. This article examines the overlooked conceptual and empirical limitations of applying two-stage utility maximization theory to model the demand for imported commodities that are inputs. A discussion is presented about how the underutilized theory of two-stage profit maximization overcomes these limitations. Also discussed are the conditions under which errors illustration of the two-stage profit maximization procedure is provided.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 1994
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/30757

Factors Influencing Consumer Likelihood of Purchasing a Flexible-Fuel or Hybrid Automobile
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Li,   Xiaogu; Clark,   Christopher D.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; English,   Burton C.; Yen,   Steven T.
Developing fuels and vehicles that reduce our reliance on fossil fuels has become a priority due to the threat of global climate change and desire for reduced dependence on oil imports. Flexible-fuel vehicles that can run on ethanol/gasoline blends of up to 85% ethanol and hybrid electric vehicles present two such opportunities. While production of both flexible-fuel and hybrid vehicles is increasing, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about how consumers will respond to these products. To address this uncertainty, data was collected through an online survey of automobile owners that asked respondents how likely they were to choose either a flexible-fuel or hybrid vehicle as their next vehicle. A bivariate probit model was used to jointly analyze...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Flexible-fuel vehicles; Ethanol; E85; Hybrid electric vehicles; Demand and Price Analysis; Environmental Economics and Policy; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/60981

Effects of Demographics and Attitudes on WTP for Fuel Import Reductions through Ethanol Purchases
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Clark,   Christopher D.; English,   Burton C.
Energy economics
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: Imported fuel; Willingness to pay; Marketing.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/119146

Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Eco-Certified Wood Products
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Jakus,   Paul M.; English,   Burton C.; Menard,   R. Jamey.
We use Kristrom’s simple spike model to assess the factors influencing consumers’ willingness to pay a premium for a variety of certified wood products.  A survey of over 1,600 Pennsylvania and Tennessee residents found that approximately 35% were willing to pay some positive “premium” for environmentally certified wood products.  For three types of weed products (a $28.80 shelf, a $199 chair, and a $799 table), we find the estimated market premiums to be $3.74, $15.94, and $45.07, respectively.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Eco-certification; Eco-labeling; Price premium; Spike models; Q5; Q23.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43452

CONSUMER PREFERENCES FOR ELECTRICITY FROM BIOENERGY AND OTHER RENEWABLES
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: English,   Burton C.; Jakus,   Paul M.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Menard,   R. Jamey.
This study ascertains residential electricity consumers’' support and willingness to pay for electricity from renewable sources.  Then, willingness to pay for specified renewable energy sources (solar, wind, landfill wastes, bioenergy from fast growing crops, and bioenergy from forest products wastes).  Effects of demographics and environmental behaviors are estimated.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Institutional and Behavioral Economics.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/19935

Adoption Behavior in Food Retailers' Decision to Offer Fresh Irradiated Ground Beef
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jaenicke,   Edward C.; Harrison,   R. Wes; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Jakus,   Paul M.
During the 14-month period from May 2002 to June 2003, approximately 10 percent of U.S. supermarkets began to offer fresh irradiated ground beef under the stores' own labels. Using a survey of supermarket store managers from this time period, this paper investigates the factors that influenced stores' adoption of irradiated ground beef. Results from the adoption model show that factors associated with competition, merchandising philosophy, and structure in the food retailing industry play a strong role in the decision. Among other results, we find that variables relating to a competitor's adoption status and proximity can increase the likelihood of a store's adoption decision.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Marketing.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24680

Estimating Agricultural Impacts of Expanded Ethanol Production: Policy Implications for Water Demand and Quality
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Torre Ugarte,   Daniel de la; He,   Lixia; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; English,   Burton C.; Willis,   Kaelin.
Feedstock production for large scale development of the U.S. ethanol industry and introduction of cellulose–to-ethanol technology will require extensive changes in land use and impact water demand and quality. This study compares two scenarios: attaining a 60 billion gallon per year target of ethanol by 2030 and a billion gallon per year biodiesel target by 2012 with cellulose-to-ethanol technology introduced in 2012 and also delayed until 2015. Results suggest water demands and quality will vary regionally with cellulosic feedstock production. Policy emphasis on reduced and no-till practices needs to be complementary to increased crop residue use.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agricultural and Food Policy; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6700

Cost Analysis of Alternative Harvest, Storage and Transportation Methods for Delivering Switchgrass to a Biorefinery from the Farmers’ perspective
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Wang,   Chenguang; Larson,   James A.; English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.
Switchgrass for bioenergy production will require substantial storage. This study evaluated costs of alternative baling and on-farm storage systems. Rectangular bales minimize cost if switchgrass is processed immediately after harvest. However, round bales minimize cost if switchgrass is stored under cover for 200 days before transporting to the biorefinery
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Switchgrass; Baling; Storage; Transport; Costs; Farm; Biorefinery; Agricultural Finance; Farm Management; Production Economics; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/47169

An Evaluation of Tennessee Soybean Growers’ Views on a New Generation Cooperative to Produce Biodiesel
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; English,   Burton C.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Zhang,   Yu.
Substituting petroleum diesel with biodiesel could decrease air emissions, reduce reliance on foreign oil, and help expand markets for U.S. farmers. Soybean producers can potentially capture this value-added by forward integrating the processing of soybeans into biodiesel via a New Generation Cooperative (NGC). Using probit analysis, this study examines factors influencing soybean producers’ willingness to participate in an NGC to produce biodiesel. Tobit analysis is used to examine the factors influencing the number of shares the soybean producer would be willing to purchase. Survey results indicate that over 70% of the soybean producers in the study group are interested in investing in an NGC to produce biodiesel. Among those producers willing to...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Biodiesel; New Generation Cooperative; Probit analysis; Soybean producers; Tobit analysis; Marketing; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/59400

Revenue Impacts of MPP Branded Funds: A Firm-Level Analysis
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Jakus,   Paul M.; Davis,   George C.
The USDA's Market Access Program (formerly Market Promotion Program) recently underwent a major change to redirect all branded products export promotion funds to small domestic firms and cooperatives. The redirection responded to criticisms by the General Accounting Office of past allocations of branded products export promotion funds to large, experienced exporters. This study uses a firm-level analysis to examine whether firm size and export experience matter in how effectively firms use the promotion funds to increase their revenues. The results support neither the GAO criticisms nor the recent program redirection.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/31630

Consumer Preferences for Refrigerators Manufactured by “Climate Leaders”
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Li,   Xiaogu; Clark,   Christopher D.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Yen,   Steven T.
In 2002, EPA established a voluntary program called the Climate Leaders Program (CL Program) designed for organizations to complete a corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, set a goal for reducing GHG emissions, and achieve that goal.  The program was never implemented as a product labeling program. In 2010, EPA announced the program’s phase out. This study examines whether the CL Program could have been effectively used as a consumer product labeling program to assist consumers in choosing products manufactured by firms that have voluntarily set and achieved targeted GHG emission reductions.
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer Preferences; Climate Leaders; Willingness-to-Pay; Environmental Economics and Policy; Q50; Q58.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/123756

Meat Managers' Expectations Regarding Marketing of Irradiated Red Meats
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Gaynor,   Joe; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Jaenicke,   Edward C.
The objective of this study is to assess meat managers' expectations about impact of the recent regulatory approval of irradiated raw meat and meat products on marketing decisions and plans by supermarkets and grocery meat retailers. Forty managers of meat departments were interviewed in person to obtain the information for the study. While many of the meat managers believed that irradiation would help increase shelf life and reduce spoilage, they were less optimistic about consumers being willing to pay a higher price for the irradiated product than the non-irradiated product.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27325

Willingness to Pay for Emission Reductions with E85
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Marra,   Adrienne; Clark,   Christopher D.; English,   Burton C.
This study examines consumers' WTP for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from E85 as opposed to gasoline. Data were collected via a contingent choice exercise in a 2009 national online survey. As part of the fuel choice exercise, several fuel attributes were allowed to vary including emission reductions, import level, proximity of fuel availability, price, and fuel blend (E85 or regular gasoline). A random parameters model with demographics and attitudes interacted with emission reductions was estimated. The resulting estimates suggest that, overall the WTP for an emission reduction is not statistically significant.  However, for some demographic and attitudinal profiles, the WTP is significant. An example profile includes younger age, female,...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Willingness to Pay; Emission Reductions; E85; Consumer/Household Economics; Environmental Economics and Policy; Q41; Q51.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/60916

AN ANALYSIS OF EXPORT MARKET STRATEGIES AND BARRIERS PERCEPTIONS BY U.S. AGRICULTURAL HVP EXPORTERS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Davis,   George C.
This study identifies barriers perceived by agricultural exporters and examines how these perceptions influence use of export market strategies.  Ordered logit models are used to estimate effects of perceived barriers and firm characteristics on export market strategies.  The results from these models show that perceptions about import restrictions influence use of diversification of exports across products, competition influences use of competitive export pricing, and overseas product regulations affect product adaptation for export markets.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 1998
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34557

ECONOMIC IMPACTS RESULTING FROM CO-FIRING BIOMASS FEEDSTOCKS IN SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES COAL-FIRED PLANTS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Walsh,   Marie E.; Torre Ugarte,   Daniel de la; Brandt,   Craig; Van Dyke,   Jim; Hadley,   Stanton.
Economic impacts of using biomass in Southeast United States coal-fired plants are estimated using a county-level biomass database; ORCED, a dynamic electricity distribution model that estimates feedstock value; ORIBAS, a GIS model that estimates feedstock transportation costs; and IMPLAN, an input-output model that determines the impacts of co-firing on economic activity.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20200

FLUID MILK PURCHASE PATTERNS IN THE SOUTH: EFFECTS OF USE OF NUTRITION INFORMATION AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.
This study measures the impacts of use of nutrition information and household socioeconomic characteristics on market participation and amount purchased of whole-fat and low-fat milks in the South. Data are from the 1987-88 Nationwide Food Consumption Survey. The results showed that use of nutrition information had little effect on purchases on the basis of nutritional benefits through health professionals and product packaging are useful tools for the dairy industry to attract market participation.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Fluid milk; Household purchases; Market participation; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 1995
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15280

Farmer Willingness to Supply Poultry Litter for Energy Conversion and to Invest in an Energy Conversion Cooperative
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Roberts,   Roland K.; Bazen,   Ernest F.; Menard,   R. Jamey; English,   Burton C.
Conversion of poultry litter to energy can serve as a renewable energy source and provide an alternative to land application in areas where poultry production is intensive. Economies of size may limit a farmer’s ability to economically use on-farm conversion. Capital costs can be spread across several poultry farmers to convert poultry litter to energy in a centralized facility. This research determined influences on the amount of litter poultry producers will to sell to a centralized conversion facility, on their willingness to invest in a conversion cooperative, and on the prices for litter required to divert litter from current uses.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Poultry litter; Supply; Renewable energy; Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Farm Management; Financial Economics; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; Q12; Q13.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57156

DETERMINANTS OF CONSUMER AWARENESS OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lin,   Chung-Tung Jordan; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Yen,   Steven T.
Each year, microbial pathogens cause millions of cases of foodborne disease and result in many hospitalizations and deaths. Effective consumer education programs to promote safer food handling practices and other averting behaviors may benefit from consumer awareness of microbial pathogens. This paper investigates U.S. consumers’' awareness of four major microbial pathogens (Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria and E. coli) as food safety problems, using a multinomial probit model. The awareness varies among pathogens and the variations appear to be related to differences in the number and severity of illnesses associated with these pathogens. Our findings suggest that awareness of microbial pathogens is associated with food safety perceptions, awareness of...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20301

Economic Impacts of Carbon Taxes and Biomass Feedstock Usage in Southeastern United States Coal Utilities
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Walsh,   Marie E.; Brandt,   Craig; Van Dyke,   Jim; Hadley,   Stanton.
The Southeastern United States depends on coal to supply 60% of its electricity needs. The region leads in CO2 emissions and ranks second in emissions of SO2 and NO2. Compared with coal, biomass feedstocks have lower emission levels of sulfur or sulfur compounds and can potentially reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. This study examines the economic impacts of cofiring level scenarios. Economic impacts are estimated for producing, collecting, and transporting feedstock; retrofitting coal-fired utilities for burning feedstock; operating cofired utilities; and coal displaced from burning the feedstock.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; Q42; R15.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6634

Cost Analysis of Alternative Harvest, Storage and Transportation Methods for Delivering Switchgrass to a Biorefinery from the Farmers’ perspective
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Wang,   Chenguang; Larson,   James A.; English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.
Switchgrass for bioenergy production will require substantial storage. This study evaluated costs of alternative baling and on-farm storage systems. Rectangular bales minimize cost if switchgrass is processed immediately after harvest. However, round bales minimize cost if switchgrass is stored under cover for 200 days before transporting to the biorefinery
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Switchgrass; Baling; Storage; Transport; Costs; Farm; Biorefinery; Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Environmental Economics and Policy; Farm Management; Production Economics; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/46812

CONSUMERS' WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR ECO-CERTIFIED WOOD PRODUCTS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Jakus,   Paul M.
We use Kriström's simple spike model to assess the factors influencing consumers' willingness to pay a premium for a variety of certified wood products.  A survey of over 1600 Pennsylvania and Tennessee residents found that approximately 35% were willing to pay some positive "premium" for environmentally certified wood products.  For three types of wood products (a $29 shelf, a $200 chair, and a $800 table) we find the estimated market premiums to be 12.9%, 8.5%, and 2.8%, respectively.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/22159

Factors Influencing Willingness-to-Pay for the Energy Star Label
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Ward,   David O.; Clark,   Christopher D.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Russell,   Clifford S.; Yen,   Steven T.
In the United States, nearly 17 percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from residential energy use. Increases in energy efficiency for the residential sector can generate significant energy savings and emissions reductions. Consumer labels, such as USEPA’s Energy Star, promote conservation by providing consumers with information on energy usage for household appliances. This study examines how the Energy Star label affects consumer preferences for refrigerators. An online survey of a national sample of adults suggest that consumers are, on average, willing to pay an extra $249.82 to $349.30 for a refrigerator that has been awarded the Energy Star label. Furthermore, the results provide evidence that willingness to pay was motivated by both private...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Energy Star; Willingness-to-pay; Eco-label; Consumer/Household Economics; Demand and Price Analysis; Environmental Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/61141

MARKETING AND LOGISTICS ASSITANCE NEEDS OF FOOD PROCESSORS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Pompelli,   Greg.
The focus of this paper is a study that examines the marketing and logistics assistance needs of Tennessee food processors. Data for the study was drawn from a 1999 survey of Tennessee food processors. The study examines the overall importance of various types of marketing and logistics assistance and the variance of needs across firm size, product type, scope of anticipated market growth, and business experience. The findings from this study are useful for the targeting of assistance services to food processors.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Marketing.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27809

INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AGRICULTURE: DISCUSSION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 1995
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15334

Analysis of Factors Affecting Farmers’ Willingness to Adopt Switchgrass Production
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Qualls,   D. Joshua; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; English,   Burton C.; Larson,   James A.; Clark,   Christopher D.
In the United States, biomass is the largest source of renewable energy accounting for over 3 percent of the energy consumed domestically and is currently the only source for liquid, renewable, transportation fuels. Continued development of biomass as a renewable energy source is being driven in large part by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which mandates that by 2022 at least 36 billion gallons of fuel ethanol be produced, with at least 16 billion gallons being derived from cellulose, hemi-cellulose, or lignin. However, the market for cellulosic biofuels is still under development. As such, little is known about producer response to feedstock prices paid for dedicated energy crops. While there have been some studies done on factors that...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Switchgrass; Farmer Adoption; Crop Production/Industries; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; Q12; Q16.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98625

Follow the Leader:  Adoption Behavior in Food Retailers' Decision to Offer Fresh Irradiated Ground Beef
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Harrison,   R. Wes; Jaenicke,   Edward C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Jakus,   Paul M.
During the 14-month period from May 2002 to June 2003, approximately 10 percent of U.S. supermarkets began to offer fresh irradiated ground beef under the stores' own labels. Using a survey of supermarket store managers from this time period, this paper investigates the factors that influenced new product offerings and adoptions.  Results from the adoption model show that factors associated with competition and structure in the food retailing industry play a strong role in the decision. Among other results, we find that variables relating to a competitor's adoption status and proximity significantly affect a store's decision to offer fresh irradiated ground beef.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Marketing.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/19300

Farmer Willingness to Grow Switchgrass for Energy Production
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Clark,   Christopher D.; Ellis,   Pamela; English,   Burton C.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Walsh,   Marie E.
Increasing demand for the production of energy from renewable sources has fueled a search for alternatives to supplement those currently in production.  One such alternative is switchgrass, a perennial grass native to North America that appears to have considerable potential as a biomass feedstock for energy production. While the properties of switchgrass as a biomass feedstock have been intensively studied, the potential market for switchgrass has received much less attention.  A survey of Tennessee farmers was conducted to improve our understanding of those who might be willing to supply switchgrass to an emerging energy market.  The results of this survey provide information on the willingness of Tennessee's agricultural producers to grow switchgrass as...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21355

Imputation of Suppressed CBP Employment Records
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Register,   D. Lane; Lambert,   Dayton M.; English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Brown,   Jason P.
Suppression of employment records in the US County Business Patterns (CBP) data sets constrains the detail of new methods and recent advances in the analysis of the geographic distribution of firms and employment. Data sets created by imputation procedures can be purchased, but cost often puts them beyond the reach of many research budgets. Fortunately, methods exist whereby researchers can impute suppressed employment records. A comparison of these procedures is necessary to assess the accuracy and flexibility of each.
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: Imputation; County Business Pattern data; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/124039

Geographical Analysis of US Green Sector Industry Concentration
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Register,   D. Lane; Lambert,   Dayton M.; English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Wilcox,   Michael D.
This paper analyzes the geographic distribution of “green energy” sector clustering in the lower 48 United States using recent developments in industry concentration analysis. Evidence suggests that the ten green energy subsectors and the aggregate of the firms comprising the green energy sector are regionally concentrated. Positive changes in industry concentration from 2002 to 2006 tended to be greatest in non-metropolitan counties, suggesting comparative advantage with respect to site location for the composite of firms making up these sectors.
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agglomeration; Location Quotient; Renewable Energy; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Industrial Organization; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/119742

THE DEMAND FOR BUTTER, MARGARINE, AND OILS: A NONPARAMETRIC TEST FOR EVIDENCE OF STRUCTURAL CHANGE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Bevins,   Scott.
The objective of this study was to determine whether structural change in the demand for butter, margarine, and salad and cooking oils occurred between 1967 and 1986. A nonparametric method, which does not require that a functional form be imposed on the data, was used to test for violations from stable, well-behaved preferences. Violations were found, but they were small in magnitude. Therefore, the results failed to show strong evidence that consumption patterns for butter, margarine, and oils were inconsistent with stable preferences.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis.
Ano: 1991
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/30044

Factors Affecting Producer Participation in State-Sponsored Marketing Programs By Fruit and Vegetable Growers in Tennessee
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Davis,   James A.; Velandia,   Margarita M.; Clark,   Christopher D.; Lambert,   Dayton M.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Wilcox,   Michael D.; Wszelaki,   Annette.
State programs promoting agricultural products have proliferated in response to increased consumer interest in locally grown foods. Tennessee, for example, currently has two state-sponsored programs promoting Tennessee agricultural products. This study examines the factors associated with fruit and vegetable farmer participation in these programs using mean comparisons and bivariate probit regression. Results suggest that farmer participation in these programs was associated with operation size, percentage of income from farming, percentage of annual sales from fresh produce, and attendance to University Extension educational events. These results should interest individuals attempting to increase producer participation in these types of programs.
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: State-sponsored marketing program; Fruit and vegetable marketing; Tennessee producer participation; Bivariate probit regression.JEL: Q13; Q18.; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Marketing; Q13; Q18.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/123923

Executive Summary: Risk, Infrastructure and Industry Evolution Conference, June 24-25, 2008, Berkeley, California
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Menard,   R. Jamey.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48723

Agricultural Impacts of Biofuels Production
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Walsh,   Marie E.; Torre Ugarte,   Daniel de la; English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Hellwinckel,   Chad M.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Nelson,   Richard G.
Analysis of the potential to supply 25% of projected 2025 U.S. transportation fuels indicates sufficient biomass resources are available to meet increased demand while simultaneously meeting food, feed, and export needs. Corn and soybeans continue to be important feedstocks for ethanol and biodiesel production, but cellulose feedstocks (agricultural crop residues, energy crops such as switchgrass, and forestry residues) will play a major role. Farm income increases, mostly because of higher crop prices. Increased crop prices increase the cost of producing biofuels.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Biodiesel; Biofuels; Biomass; Cellulose feedstocks; Crop residues; Ethanol; Forest residues; Switchgrass; Agribusiness; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; O11; Q11; Q41.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6514

Distance Education in Agricultural Economics: Perceptions of Department Heads
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; English,   Burton C.; Clark,   Christopher D.
Heads of agricultural economics and agribusiness departments across the United States are surveyed to develop an inventory of distance education (DE) offerings by their departments. Perceived challenges, strategies for use, and future plans for DE are assessed. While the majority of the responding departments offer DE, the department heads believed that faculty time costs to develop/deliver DE are high relative to traditional delivery and that both strategic plans for implementing DE and financial incentives for faculty to adopt DE are lacking. The department heads did, however, have positive views about the technological ability of students to use distance courses.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Distance education; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession; A2.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6561

THE NEW NUTRITION LABELS: A STUDY OF CONSUMERS' USE FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Adams,   Laura; Hollis,   Scott; Brooker,   John R.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 1996
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27891

Beyond Corn and Soybeans: Cellulose Feedstocks (PowerPoint)
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Walsh,   Marie E.; English,   Burton C.; Torre Ugarte,   Daniel de la; Hellwinckel,   Chad M.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Nelson,   Richard G.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/37457

Factors Associated with the Selection of Cooperative vs. Proprietary Handlers of Milk in Tennessee
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.
Factors that influenced the decision by dairy farmers to select cooperatives milk handlers versus proprietary handlers were examined. In a 1989 survey, Tennessee dairy farmers were asked to indicate reasons that influenced their choice of milk handler, such as better price, an assured market, and better service. Characteristics of the dairy farmers were then compared between those who selected a specific reason and those who did not. Better service and an assured market were the most often cited reasons by cooperative members, and higher price and lower deductions were cited more often by nonmembers. Farmers who cited price as a reason tended to have larger dairy farms, be less diversified, and more indebted than those who did not cite price as a reason....
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 1990
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/46231

Geographic Distribution of Renewable Energy Sector Industries: An Analysis Using Recent Developments in Industry Concentration Measurement
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Register,   D. Lane; Lambert,   Dayton M.; English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Wilcox,   Michael D.
Recent developments in firm location analysis are applied to explore the concentration patterns of firms making up the green energy sectors in 2002 and 2006. A two-step procedure is applied in this analysis. First, Guimarães, Figueiredo, and Woodward’s spatial adaption of Ellison and Glaeser’s industry concentration index are applied to estimate the degree to which firms making up the so-called green energy sectors tend to exhibit concentration. In the second stage, the spatial distribution of concentration is analyzed using a statistical framework, also suggested by Guimarães, Figueiredo, and Woodward. Preliminary results suggest that green energy subsectors exhibit significant global concentration, but localized concentration appears to be random.
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: Global; Local; Industry concentration measures; Green energy sectors; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods; C21; L20.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/124038

Sixty Billion Gallons by 2030: Economic and Agricultural Impacts of Ethanol and Biodiesel Expansion
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Torre Ugarte,   Daniel de la; English,   Burton C.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.
Agriculture is well positioned as a feedstock source because the fuels can be utilized with current engine technologies and are compatible with the current distribution infrastructure.  Commercialization of cellulosic to ethanol technology will enable fuels to be derived from a diverse portfolio of feedstocks from numerous regions of the country.  The levels of ethanol production analyzed are 10, 30, and 60 billion gallons of ethanol annually by 2010, 2020 and 2030, respectively.  Impacts of producing 1 billion gallons of biodiesel production by 2012 and 1.6 billion gallons by 2030 are also projected.  Overall, for the period 2007 to 2030, the estimated accumulated gains in net farm income are over $210 billion; and the accumulated potential savings in...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/9709

The SAEA: Current Services and Future Directions
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jensen,   Kimberly L.
Tipo: Journal Article
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43507

RETAIL MEAT MANAGERS' PROFITABILITY EXPECTATIONS FOR IRRADIATED RED MEATS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Gaynor,   Joe; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Jaenicke,   Edward C.
This paper uses data from 40 personal interviews with meat department managers at grocery stores and supermarkets to investigate managers' expectations regarding the profitability potential of irradiated red meats.  The study models managers' profitability expectations as function of many attributes and factors, such as the meat manager's or store's characteristics, how familiar the meat manager is with irradiation, and opinions held by the manager regarding irradiation's benefits consumer acceptance.  The study also examines how profitability expectations may influence the expected timing of adoption by the manager's retail store, the projected percentage of red meats eventually allocated to irradiated red meats, and merchandising strategies.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/19793

Putting the Hopes and Fears of Climate Change Legislation in Perspective (PowerPoint)
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hellwinckel,   Chad M.; Torre Ugarte,   Daniel de la; English,   Burton C.; West,   Tristram O.; Jensen,   Kimberly L.; Menard,   R. Jamey; Clark,   Christopher D.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Environmental Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/90771