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Processor Demand and Price-Markup Functions for Catfish: A Disaggregated Analysis with Implications for the Off-Flavor Problem

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  • Kinnucan, Henry
  • Sindelar, Scott
  • Wineholt, David
  • Hatch, Upton

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Off-flavor in catfish restricts farm marketings 10 to 45% depending on the season. The economic impact on society of this imposed supply restriction depends, in part, on the elasticity of demand for catfish. Econometric estimates based on disaggregated processing plant data indicate an elastic demand at the processor level but an inelastic demand at the farm level. Short-run social welfare gains from the elimination of off-flavor are estimated to equal 12.0% of farm revenues ($10.0 million in 1983). The inelastic demand for catfish at the farm level, however, means that most of the societal gains will accrue to individuals beyond the farm gate. Thus, an economic justification exists for public sector funding of off-flavor research.

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  • Kinnucan, Henry & Sindelar, Scott & Wineholt, David & Hatch, Upton, 1988. "Processor Demand and Price-Markup Functions for Catfish: A Disaggregated Analysis with Implications for the Off-Flavor Problem," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 20(2), pages 81-92, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:20:y:1988:i:02:p:81-92_01
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    1. Ligeon, Carel & Jolly, Curtis M. & Jackson, John D., 1996. "Evaluation Of The Possible Threat Of Nafta On U.S. Catfish Industry Using A Traditional Import Demand Function," Journal of Food Distribution Research, Food Distribution Research Society, vol. 27(2), pages 1-9, July.
    2. Lambregts, Johannes Adrianus & Griffin, Wade L. & Lacewell, Ronald D. & Davis, James T. & Clary, Gregory M., 1993. "Estimated Costs And Returns For Catfish Farms With Recirculating Ponds Along The Upper Texas Coast," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 25(2), pages 1-12, December.
    3. Henry W. Kinnucan & Maria Thomas, 1997. "Optimal Media Allocation Decisions For Generic Advertisers," Journal of Agricultural Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 48(1‐3), pages 425-441, January.
    4. Kinnucan, Henry W. & Venkateswaran, Meenakshi, 1990. "Effects of Generic Advertising on Perceptions and Behavior: The Case of Catfish," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 22(2), pages 137-151, December.

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