The Market Functions and Costs for Food Between America's Fields and Tables
Author: United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service
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Published: 1975
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service
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Published: 1975
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service
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Published: 1975
Total Pages: 128
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service
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Published: 1975
Total Pages: 128
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Michael Perelman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 1978-02
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 9780916672881
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on SBA and SBIC Authority and General Small Business Problems
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 528
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on SBA and SBIC Authority and General Small Business Problems
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Published: 1980
Total Pages: 528
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. General Accounting Office
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 176
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Abstract: The primary causes of food price rises in this decade have been agricultural commodity shortages caused by bad weather and increased food marketing costs, especially labor costs, spurred by inflation. Lack of sufficient data makes it difficult to determine why food prices do not fall when farm prices fall. Government and food industry's roles in the food system could be improved to lower price levels or slow the rate of increase. Recommendations given are based on results of studies which indicate food prices reflect increase food industry cost.s. Government could assist in controlling price increases through 1) modifications of transportation regulations; 2) increased efficiency to reduce marketing costs; 3) increase consumer information and protection. Food industry may decrease cost through 1) computerized checkout system expansion; 2) reducing food loss; and 3) moving toward standardization of primary and secondary containers to package and transport food.