Browsing Division of Applied Social Sciences (MU) by Thesis Semester "2008 Summer"
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An impact analysis on how biodiesel demand affects the fats and oils market
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)With the signing of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), much attention is being given to the biofuel mandates included in the act. Biodiesel use is mandated to increase from 500 million gallons in 2009 ... -
The impact of fuel ethanol on motor gasoline market : modeling through a system of structural equations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This paper studies the impact of fuel ethanol on motor gasoline market, especially how the gasoline price will be affected if fuel ethanol takes a big share of motor fuel consumption. A system of structural equations is ... -
Product differentiation and the role of contracts : the US pork industry case
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This dissertation studies factors influencing the rapid transition from spot markets to contracts recently observed in the exchanges between farm producers and processors or distributors. In particular, it attempts to fill ...