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Determining Alternative Locations for Plant Processing Facilities: A Method for Guidance of Policymakers

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  • Ferguson, D.C.
  • McCarthy, W.O.
  • Rodgers, J.L.

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A method is outlined which augments and modifies the Logan and King optimum solution of the processing plant location problem to give a number of near optimum solutions. Policy-makers can then consider jointly the comparative costs of alternative locations and their comparative noneconomic benefits. A Western Australian example involving the location of wool assembly and sampling centres is used to illustrate the method.

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  • Ferguson, D.C. & McCarthy, W.O. & Rodgers, J.L., 1972. "Determining Alternative Locations for Plant Processing Facilities: A Method for Guidance of Policymakers," Review of Marketing and Agricultural Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 40(04), pages 1-15, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:remaae:9650
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.9650
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    1. Ferguson, D.C. & McCarthy, W.O., 1970. "A Spatial Analysis Approach to Size and Location of Australian Wool Selling Centres," Review of Marketing and Agricultural Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 38(04), pages 1-14, December.
    2. Caleb A. Smith, 1955. "Survey of the Empirical Evidence on Economies of Scale," NBER Chapters, in: Business Concentration and Price Policy, pages 213-238, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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