Hedonic Estimation of Quality Factors Affecting the Farm-Retail Margin

Doug Parker and David Zilberman

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 1993, vol. 75, issue 2, 458-466

Abstract: A model of the farm-retail marketing margin is tested using producer and retail prices of a perishable product in which time during season and quality characteristics are variable. Empirical analysis verifies that the marketing margin of California fresh peaches decreases during the season and increases with improved quality. Results identify potential producer gains from improving product quality early in the season, and from price signals compensating producers for quality characteristics other than weight.

Date: 1993
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