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The Need to Reintegrate the Natural Sciences with Economics [PDF]
Charles A. S. Hall+4 more
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Product differentiation in the fruit industry: Lessons from trademarked apples
Abstract We derive price premiums for patented or trademarked apple varieties, also known as “club apples,” compared to open‐variety apples. We use an expansive retail scanner dataset, along with unique data on apple taste characteristics, to estimate monthly club apple premiums for 2008–2018.
Modhurima Dey Amin+3 more
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Imperialism and competition in anthropology, sociology, political science and economics: a perspective from development economics [PDF]
Vernon W. Ruttan
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Supply chain risk in grain trading: Inventories as real options for shipping grain
Abstract Integrating trading and logistics is an important challenge in commodity trading. Trading and logistics are strategic decisions and are integral to most commodities including grain shipping by rail, in addition to other modes (barges, ocean shipping). There are substantial risks, such as the ordering and placement of rail cars.
William W. Wilson, Jesse Klebe
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An Instrument Can Make a Science: Jevons's Balancing Acts in Economics [PDF]
Harro Maas
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Abstract Futures markets are critical to price discovery and often dominate spot markets. We analyze the linkages between daily corn futures and spot prices in the United States using dynamic time warping. This nonparametric pattern recognition technique has several advantages over traditional time series methods.
Dragan Miljkovic+2 more
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The science, economics, and effectiveness of combination therapy for hepatitis C [PDF]
Brooke Read
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Abstract Packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables is standard in many grocery stores. This mixed methods study aims to identify the role packaging plays in consumer choice and what packaging material consumers prefer. We analyzed data from quantitative stated preference experiments with a quota sample of 485 consumers living in Germany.
Mira Lehberger+2 more
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Exploring barriers to utilizing local agricultural products in the catering industry
Abstract Both the proportion and expenditure of dining out and takeaway in Taiwan have been increasing year by year. This study investigates the factors influencing the catering service providers (CSPs) procurement of domestically produced or imported food materials.
Wan‐Yu Liu+2 more
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