This study uses econometric gravity equations to test whether the WTO has promoted successful regional trade agreements (RTA). Two important findings ... more>>
The impact of Food Stamp Program (FSP) participation on household food insecurity (FI) is investigated using data from the 1996–1999 Panel Study of In ... more>>
The objective of this paper is to investigate the impact of media advertising on the US consumption of imported wine. A panel data of seven countries ... more>>
Using county level data we study if weather and climate variables or variables used as proxies for rent-seeking behavior determine disaster payment in ... more>>
The hedonic pricing model is widely accepted as a method for estimating the marginal willingness to pay for spatially delineated amenities. Empirical ... more>>
This study integrates theoretical and empirical models to facilitate understanding of human obesity and the factors contributing to rising obesity in ... more>>
According to Ricardian rent theory, the value of farm assets is equal to the discounted present value of future expected net rents from farm returns, ... more>>
Many production processes feature joint production of a desirable output with an undesirable byproduct. Producers and consumers of the desirable ... more>>
This paper examines factors associated with the childhood obesity phenomenon in the U.S. A national longitudinal dataset “Early Childhood ... more>>
Long term storage of corn is becoming more common due to the recent increase in the demand for corn by ethanol plants. Infection of maize kernels by ... more>>
This study examined the impacts of retail promotions on the demand for five brands of orange juices for a retail chain (referred to as Retailer X) and ... more>>
Feedstock production for large scale development of the U.S. ethanol industry and introduction of cellulose–to-ethanol technology will require ... more>>
Hypotheses: Effective implementation of the potato supply management program should lead to higher and less volatile fresh potato prices ... more>>
This assignment was a difficult one; there are so many worthy contributions. Since there are three of us on the panel, I decided to focus on ... more>>