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Research Payoff From Quality Improvement: The Case Of Backfat Depth In Pigs

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  • J. P. Voon
  • G. W. Edwards

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Closed‐market models embodying alternative specifications of supply, demand and substitutability conditions are developed to measure the economic benefits from a research‐caused improvement in quality. The models are applied to the estimation of the economic benefits from reducing backfat depth in Australian pork. A major finding is that the Australian pig industry has the potential to derive a gross research benefit of about $7 million per annum from a 10% reduction in backfat thickness in pigs. Under each of the chosen specifications, the larger share of this gain accrues to pig producers. There could be additional social gains as a result of health benefits not incorporated in consumers' valuations.

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  • J. P. Voon & G. W. Edwards, 1991. "Research Payoff From Quality Improvement: The Case Of Backfat Depth In Pigs," Journal of Agricultural Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 42(1), pages 66-76, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jageco:v:42:y:1991:i:1:p:66-76
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-9552.1991.tb00333.x
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