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Vertical Integration and Contracting in the U.s. Poultry Sector

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: This paper provides an economic explanation of the existing market organization of the poultry industry. The vertical integration and the emergence of contracts with independent farmers is explained by risk sharing, technological progress and innovation dissemination, consumer demand for product reputation and uniform quality, and access to capital. In addition, the sources of growers' discontent with existing contracts are analyzed and the potential need for government regulation is discussed.

Source: RePEc: Research Papers in Economics

DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.27819

Authors: Vukina, Tomislav, Vukina, Tomislav

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural economics and policies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1517696967

FWCI: 1.203

Cites: 15

Cited by: 32

Related to: 10