Research Reports
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Title:
The Differential Effects of Rail Rate Deregulation: U.S. Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Markets
Authors:
University:
North Dakota State University
Publication Date:
Jun 2003
Report #:
MPC-03-144
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Keywords:
benefits, commodities, competition, corn, cross sections, demand, deregulation, elasticity (economics), markets, pricing, productivity, railroads, rates, soybeans, time series analysis, wheat
Type:
Research Report – MPC Publications
Final Report Abstract
This research focuses on the long-standing relationship between the rail industry and production agriculture. It will investigate the differential effects of policy change, considering factors that have influenced pricing service for corn, wheat and soybeans in a deregulated rail industry.