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Estimates of Elasticities for Food Demand in the United States

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  • Mann, Jitendar S.
  • St. George, George E.

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Various estimates of quantity-and price-dependent demand equations for total food demand are made. The regression coefficients are used to derive estimates of price and income elasticities and flexibilities. The results indicate that response of food demand to price and income changes is low compared with estimates in previous studies.

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  • Mann, Jitendar S. & St. George, George E., 1978. "Estimates of Elasticities for Food Demand in the United States," Technical Bulletins 157867, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uerstb:157867
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.157867
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    1. James P. Houck, 1965. "The Relationship of Direct Price Flexibilities to Direct Price Elasticities," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 47(3), pages 789-792.
    2. Fox, Karl A., 1953. "The Analysis of Demand for Farm Products," Technical Bulletins 156646, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
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    3. Miller, Thomas A. & Washburn, Monte C., 1978. "AGSEM: An Agriculture Sector Equilibrium Model *Description *Example Analyses *Data," Economics Statistics and Cooperative Services (ESCS) Reports 329885, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.

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