Facts on Farm-Retail Price Spreads for Beef and Pork

Economic Research Service

No 329270, Miscellaneous Publications from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: How does USDA arrive at price spread statistics? The Economic Research Service is often asked that question. This article is designed to give some answers. It provides information on concepts, procedures, usefulness, and limitations of the current USDA price spread series for beef and pork.

Keywords: Demand and Price Analysis; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing; Research Methods/Statistical Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10
Date: 1975-02
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.329270

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