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An econometric analysis of output supply and input demand in the Oregon softwood lumber and plywood industries

Creator:: Guerrero Ochoa, Isabel G.
Abstract:: The present study employs a normalized restricted quadratic profit function approach to estimate lumber and plywood supply and Marshallian factor demand elasticities for four region-product combinations in Oregon for the period 1970-2010. The four log demand functions will be employed as the "demand side" of the log market model of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: curvature properties to model the Oregon timber industry for four region-product combinations: 1) West

Effects of national forest timber harvest on softwood stumpage, lumber, and plywood markets : an econometric analysis

Creator:: Adams, Darius Mainard, 1944- and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Stumpage, Lumber, and Plywood Markets An Econometric Analysis COMPACT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

A study of the plywood market

Creator:: Milanese, Richard Peter
Abstract:: At the time of the inception of this study in September 1968, the plywood market appeared to be taking a strong reversal of its general trend over the last 20 odd years. This prompted the author to decide to study the plywood market and its pricing structure to see if...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Effects of econometric and activity analysis derived supply curves on Canadian sawmilling industry market forecasts

Creator:: Latta, Gregory S.
Abstract:: This study utilizes the Timber Assessment Market Model (TAMM) to examine the differences in Canadian softwood lumber market forecasts arising from econometric versus activity analysis supply curves. A restricted profit function approach is applied to three lumber producing regions using the most recent data available on costs, prices, and output...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Essays on strategic behavior in supermodular settings : lobbying, advertising and price

Creator:: Kudo, Yasushi
Abstract:: This dissertation addresses issues of strategic behavior of firms in lobbying, brand and generic advertising, and advertising-price relationships in imperfectly competitive markets. In the first study, we investigate conditions under which lobbying can improve social welfare and show that this type of lobbying will be undersupplied from society’s perspective. We...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) develop a useful model of generic and brand advertising in a monopolistically competitive industry

R&D investment and productivity in the U.S. and Canadian food processing sectors

Creator:: Chan-Kang, Connie
Abstract:: Increased competition brought about by trade liberalization has raised the stakes for improving productivity in U.S. and Canadian food processing. A key element of productivity growth is technological change, which in turn results from R&D investment. The present study employs an econometric model to assess rates of technological change and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: turn results from R&D investment. The present study employs an econometric model to assess rates of

Regional economic analysis of the U.S. wood remanufacturing industry

Creator:: Kingslien, Hal K.
Abstract:: This research provides state economic development planners and forest policy makers with new economic information about the wood remanufacturing industry. An overview describes each industry sector's employment, payroll size, and estimates of annual growth rates. This helps planners determine which sectors are likely to provide the most economic benefit to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The economics of commodity promotion in the hazelnut industry

Creator:: Miller, Jason D.
Abstract:: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of commodity promotion activities on the United States' hazelnut farmer's economic welfare. Commodity promotion activities, such as generic advertising and research, are the responsibilities of government mandated commodity commissions, such as the Hazelnut Marketing Board (HMB). The HMB is a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of a residual supply approach for the hazelnut industry, and more rigorous econometric diagnostics

An examination of market structure and market power for annual and perennial ryegrass seed

Creator:: Ghasedi, Bizhan
Abstract:: This thesis examines how two grass seed industries respond to changes in the production environment. Two sets of factors are necessary to understand what adjustments would be made. First, it is necessary to know the nature of the markets and whether market power is being exerted. Second we need to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: on Testing Market Power 18 III THE ECONOMETRIC MODEL 21 The Theoretical Model 21 Data Requirements

Models for predicting the effect of factor changes upon employment in four of Oregon's forest products industries

Creator:: Goldammer, Jay Paul
Abstract:: In order to estimate the effects of potential reductions of timber availability upon employment in Oregon, a model based upon marginal sector analysis is appropriate. This study utilizes marginal analysis based upon a homothetic Constant Elasticity of Substitution (CES) production function to estimate expansion path condition models for predicting the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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An econometric analysis of output supply and input demand in the Oregon softwood lumber and plywood industries

Effects of national forest timber harvest on softwood stumpage, lumber, and plywood markets : an econometric analysis

A study of the plywood market

Effects of econometric and activity analysis derived supply curves on Canadian sawmilling industry market forecasts

Essays on strategic behavior in supermodular settings : lobbying, advertising and price

R&D investment and productivity in the U.S. and Canadian food processing sectors

Regional economic analysis of the U.S. wood remanufacturing industry

The economics of commodity promotion in the hazelnut industry

An examination of market structure and market power for annual and perennial ryegrass seed

Models for predicting the effect of factor changes upon employment in four of Oregon's forest products industries

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