AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA) · 1997 · 10 citations · 12 references
AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsFood ScienceFood PolicyFood SafetyMeat InspectionFood Safety EconomicsFood Safety HazardsFood Safety LawFood Safety PolicyMeat Inspection LawMeat SafetyBeef EconomicsFood Safety Inspection EconomicsFoodborne Disease OutbreaksFoodborne Illness CostsInput Demand EstimationInspection RegulationsMeat Inspection PolicyTranslog Cost Functions
Data from a major beef packing company (including regulatory compliance costs) are used to estimate a translog cost function and a system of input demand equations.Regulatory compliance costs associated with the zero tolerance directive have increased the cost share of cattle while reducing the demand for all inputs.
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