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Title:

The Differential Effects of Rail Rate Deregulation: U.S. Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Markets

Authors:

John Bitzan, Kimberly Vachal, Tamara VanWechel, and Dan Vinje

University:

North Dakota State University

Publication Date:

Jun 2003

Report #:

MPC-03-144

Project #:

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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

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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.