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A detailed demand analysis of plant-based meat alternatives vs. animal-based meat in the United States

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  • Nouve, Yawotse
  • Zheng, Yuqing
  • Zhao, Shuoli
  • Kaiser, Harry M.
  • Dong, Diansheng

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  • Nouve, Yawotse & Zheng, Yuqing & Zhao, Shuoli & Kaiser, Harry M. & Dong, Diansheng, 2024. "A detailed demand analysis of plant-based meat alternatives vs. animal-based meat in the United States," 2024 Annual Meeting, July 28-30, New Orleans, LA 343798, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea24:343798
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.343798
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