Structural Change and Competition in Seven U.S. Food Markets
- by Albert Reed and J. Stephen Clarke
- 2/1/2000
Overview
Recent trends in mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. food sector--food manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers--raise concerns about market power. In the presence of market power, farmers may receive lower than competitive farm prices, and consumers may pay higher than competitive retail prices. This study presents empirical tests of market power at the national level for seven food categories: beef, pork, poultry, eggs, dairy, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables. At the national level, our tests provide evidence of competitive conduct in both the sale of final food products and the purchase of farm ingredients.
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Frontmatter (Title page, Contents, List of Tables, Summary)
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Introduction
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The Economic Model
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Structural Change, Cointegration, and Market Clearing
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Further Empirical Results
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Conclusions
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References and Appendix
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