The Orbit demand model allows the magnitude of the calibration to stated purchase intentions to vary based on the magnitude of the stated quantities. Using an empirical example of stated trips, we find that the extent of calibration varies substantially with less correction needed at small...

This study seeks to identify interproduct relationships between domestic catfish and a representative selection of imported seafood. In doing so, this study uses multivariate cointegration and structural analyses. Multivariate cointegration analysis suggests that six imported seafood product...

The investigation concerned 41 milk cooperatives in years 2002-2005. The results indicate that Polish accession to the European Union positively influenced the levels of sales profitability, assets value, own capital and employment. The degree of current liquidity slightly diminished but that of...

A pobreza, segundo o Banco Mundial, afeta quase a metade dos 6 bilhões de habitantes do planeta. Apesar de apresentar uma realidade distinta daquela de vários países africanos ou asiáticos, o Brasil também convive com indicadores de pobreza elevados. Estes indicadores, por sua vez, são...

This paper applies the stochastic Translog input distance function and stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) method to evaluate the operational efficiency of lending units within the Farm Credit System (FCS). This study’s model is applied as a comparative analytical frame work to analyze...

This paper extends on work done in the heterogenous-firms trade literature by addressing both heterogeneity in trade costs at the firm level as well as the existence of financial constraints. These extensions to the heterogenous-firms models are also applied in the context of a developing...

US swine production has undergone significant structural change in the last two decades, reflecting increasing size and specialization (Key and McBride; Key). In particular, the widespread use of contracting has enabled individual producers to grow by specializing in a single phase of production....

El presente trabajo analiza el empleo de la Denominación de Origen por parte de las sociedades vinícolas en el desarrollo de estrategias de diferenciación. El análisis del sector demuestra la existencia de oportunidades estratégicas fundamentadas en el empleo de las Denominaciones de...