Determining Returns to Storage: USDA Data versus Micro Level Data

USDA data are commonly used to determine producers' returns to storage. Aggregating data may result in a loss of information, leading to underestimated returns. This study compares USDA and elevator data from Oklahoma to determine how much USDA data underestimates returns. Results indicate USDA data only slightly underestimate returns to storage.

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Year of publication:	2005
Authors:	Klumpp, Joni M. ; Brorsen, B. Wade ; Anderson, Kim B.
Institutions:	Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA
Subject:	Research Methods/ Statistical Methods

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	2005 Annual meeting, July 24-27, Providence, RI.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series 2005 Annual meeting, July 24-27, Providence, RI Number 19523
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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