Economic Effects of the 1976 Beef Grade Changes

Kenneth E. Nelson

No 157855, Technical Bulletins from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Econometric analysis of price data indicates that the new beef grading standards adopted in early 1976 have accomplished one of their major objectives--the price differentials between quality-yield grade combinations have widened, but the overall demand for beef has not been affected.

Keywords: Demand and Price Analysis; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22
Date: 1977-06
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.157855

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