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An Econometric Analysis Of U.S. Sugar Import Quota And Target Price Choices

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  • Lopez, Rigoberto A.
  • Sachtler, Kay G.

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Econometric models for analyzing the U.S. government choices of sugar import quotas and target prices are developed and estimated based on economic surpluses of market. participants (pressure groups) and the federal budget deficit. Results help ascertain the importance of these factors in government decisions on sugar policy instruments.

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  • Lopez, Rigoberto A. & Sachtler, Kay G., 1988. "An Econometric Analysis Of U.S. Sugar Import Quota And Target Price Choices," 1988 Annual Meeting, August 1-3, Knoxville, Tennessee 270312, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea88:270312
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.270312
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