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| Cox, Linda J.; McMullen, B. Starr; Garrod, Peter V.. |
| The congruence of beef consumers purchases with their stated preferences regarding internal fat content are examined. The role of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grades and housebrand labeling of beef in providing information to consumers is studied in the theoretical framework of search theory. The empirical results indicate that the current system of USDA grades and housebrand labels is not disseminating information regarding internal fat content effectively to consumers. Suggestions are made for providing consumers with better information and education necessary to increase congruence of expressed preferences regarding internal fat content and actual beef purchases. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 1990 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/32061 |
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| McMullen, B. Starr; Martin, Michael V.; Cabeza, Felix. |
| A network programming model (NETFLOW) was used to examine the impact of modal transport rate changes resulting from transportation deregulation on modal traffic shares and total wheat transport costs. The analysis reveals that shifts in wheat traffic to rail and away from truck-barge and truck are related to rail deregulation. The model also provides evidence that lower rates under transportation deregulation have significantly decreased the total cost of shipping wheat from country origins to export elevators. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: International Relations/Trade; Public Economics. |
| Ano: 1989 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/32357 |
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