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Alternative Theories and Empirical Approaches to Price Discovery: An Application to Fed Cattle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 April 2015

Jared G. Carlberg  and
Clement E. Ward
Jared G. Carlberg
Affiliation:
Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Clement E. Ward
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
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Abstract

Price discovery is a frequent topic of research, but many times is not clearly defined and thus purported to cover a myriad of topics. This article provides two alternative theories as the basis for one line of price discovery research. Empirical models consistent with the two theories are estimated using a common data set. Empirical results differ as expected. This article evidences why the theoretical basis for an empirical model depends on clearly defining the objective(s) of the research.

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derived demandfed cattlepartial adjustment modelprice discoveryQ13Q11Q12C51C22
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Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 35 , Issue 3 , December 2003 , pp. 649 - 661
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Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 2003

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