Optimum Plant Size and Location: A Case for Separable Programming

A basic model is presented as an expansion of the general location model for optimal organization of an industry operating in spatial markets. Complications are introduced into the model: variations in raw product costs, inventory and carryover (considerations, and multiproduct firms. Recent applications of the expanded model and problems encountered are discussed, and computer procedures useful in solving empirical applications are detailed.

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Year of publication:	1975
Authors:	Baritelle, John L. ; Holland, David W.
Published in:	Agricultural Economics Research. - Economic Research Service. - 1975, 3-4
Publisher:	Economic Research Service
Subject:	Location models \| mathematical programming \| cost analysis \| Crop Production/Industries \| Research Methods/ Statistical Methods

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Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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