Cost Structures of Pork Slaughter and Processing Firms: Behavioral and Performance Implications

Marvin L. Hayenga

ISU General Staff Papers from Iowa State University, Department of Economics

Abstract: The cost structure of pork slaughter and processing plants and firms has significant behavioral and competitive implications. A survey of selected large slaughter and processing firms probed into fixed and variable costs for single and double shift plants, and capacity utilization and multiplant effects on cost levels. Behavioral implications are considered.

Date: 1997-05-20
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