Production Uncertainty and Factor Price Disparity in the Slaughter Cattle Market: Theory and Evidence

作者: Scott W. Fausti , Dillon M. Feuz

DOI: 10.2307/1243222

关键词: Production (economics)Factor pricePublic economicsLive weightEmpirical evidenceEconometricsPrice differentialMarket theoryEconomicsQuality (business)Mid price

摘要: A model of a competitive firm facing uncertainty with respect to input quality is applied the issue price differentials existing between slaughter cattle marketing alternatives. The alternatives are live weight, dressed and weight grade. demonstrates that result buyer over quality. If buyers assumed risk averse, then differential increases. These results lead proposition theory factor disparity, empirical evidence presented in support this theory.

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