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Dairy Food Consumption, Production, and Policy in Japan

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  • Campo, Isabelle Schluep
  • Beghin, John C.

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We explore and investigate Japanese dairy markets. We first provide an overview of consumer demand and how it evolved after World War II. Using historical data and econometric estimates of Japanese dairy demand, we identify economic, cultural, and demographic forces that have been shaping consumption patterns. Then we summarize the characteristics of Japanese milk production and dairy processing and policies affecting them. We next describe the import regime and trade flows in dairy products. The analysis of the regulatory system of the dairy sector shows how its incentive structure affects the long-term prospects of various segments of the industry. The paper concludes with policy recommendations of how to reform the Japanese dairy sector.

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  • Campo, Isabelle Schluep & Beghin, John C., 2005. "Dairy Food Consumption, Production, and Policy in Japan," Hebrew University of Jerusalem Archive 18596, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:hebarc:18596
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.18596
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