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The Hog Cycle Revisited

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  • Spreen, Thomas H.
  • Shonkwiler, J. Scott

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The existence of a four year cycle in hog production and prices has been well-documented in the literature. Using recent data, however, this paper demonstrates that the cycle has become shorter with an average duration of approximately 3.2 years.

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  • Spreen, Thomas H. & Shonkwiler, J. Scott, 1981. "The Hog Cycle Revisited," 1981 Annual Meeting, July 26-29, Clemson, South Carolina 279384, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea81:279384
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.279384
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    1. Shonkwiler, J.S. & Spreen, T.H., 1986. "Bootstrapping The Hog Cycle," 1986 Annual Meeting, July 27-30, Reno, Nevada 278160, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    2. Shonkwiler, John Scott & Spreen, Thomas H., 1986. "Statistical Significance And Stability Of The Hog Cycle," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 18(2), pages 1-7, December.
    3. Offutt, Susan E., 1982. "Cyclical Aspects Of Adjustment To Corn Price Instability," 1982 Annual Meeting, August 1-4, Logan, Utah 279225, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).

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