This paper analyzes the dynamics underlying a time series of the monthly average beef cattle price received by producers in the State of São Paulo (Brazil). The time series under study records monthly prices since 1954. An exploratory analysis suggested that after a period of intense government...

The objective of this paper is to attempt to make a contribution by discussing the application of different testing procedures and techniques used in determining the seasonal properties of quarterly data. The data used in this example are the quarterly prices of beef cattle in the Liniers market...

The objective of this paper is to attempt to make a contribution by discussing the application of different testing procedures and techniques used in determining the seasonal properties of quarterly data. The data used in this example are the quarterly prices of beef cattle in the Liniers market...