Commodity Models for Forecasting and Policy Analysis
Commodity Models for Forecasting and Policy Analysis

Author: Walter C. Labys

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-02-01

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 100384670X

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Originally published in 1984 this book remains as relevant as when it was first published. At that time the oil crises of the 1970s and the growing international debt burden highlighted the extent to which events in primary commodity markets continue to influence the economies of developing and industrialized economies alike. Commodity modelling has become a valuable tool in efforts to predict and understand the behaviour of commodity markets and thereby reduce their fluctuations. This book provides an overview of the nature of the different types of commodity model as well as their diverse applications. In non-technical language the reader is introduced to the underlying modelling methodologies, including their advantages, limitations and commodity specific implications. The book will be of interest to commodity economists, traders and analysts, economic planners and those involved in agricultural, mineral and energy modelling.

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Author: University of Texas. Library. Latin American Collection

Publisher:

Published: 1969

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13:

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The Socio-Economic and Spatial Dynamics of the Jamaican Coffee Industry
The Socio-Economic and Spatial Dynamics of the Jamaican Coffee Industry

Author: Mario Mighty

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this dissertation is to assist the Jamaican coffee industry (JCI) to be more competitive on the global specialty coffee market. This research assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the JCI, explores underlying issues faced by stakeholders and develops new ways of integrating spatial analysis in order to increase production efficiency. Linked through the framework of competitive advantage (CA) developed by Michael Porter, this work focuses on increasing the bargaining power of the JCI. An established premium coffee, its CA is being eroded by the high costs of production relative to many of its competitors and increased competition in the specialty coffee market. The results of this dissertation should aid stakeholders within the JCI to make smarter, more efficient business decisions. A mixed methods approach is used to answer three research questions. Primary information was obtained through semi-structured interviews with industry stakeholders while secondary information on the local and international coffee industry was gathered through archival research, and analysis of spatial and non-spatial datasets from a number of sources.

Coffee Consumption and Industry Strategies in Brazil
Coffee Consumption and Industry Strategies in Brazil

Author: Luciana Florêncio de Almeida

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2019-09-13

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 0128147229

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Coffee Consumption and Industry Strategies in Brazil, the latest release in the Consumer Science and Strategic Marketing series, provides an overview of the coffee sector, focusing on marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and strategies for transforming coffee consumption, production and retailing. The book presents the importance of an academician-practitioner perspective to bridge the gap between scholars and managers, and between business schools and the entrepreneurial world. Appropriate for researchers in the fields of food retail and producing, food marketing, consumer behavior, consumer science, agribusiness marketing and strategy, food industry strategy, undergraduate and post-graduate students studying marketing, consumer behavior, strategy, agribusiness marketing and strategy, practitioners in the food industry, marketing managers, and marketing and strategy consultants, this book is a must-read for those contributing to the coffee industry. Presents strategies for transforming coffee consumption, production and retailing Addresses market outlook, factors and trends Outlines coffee industry strategies through business cases that highlight innovative practices Discuss and present the certification role in the coffee producing strategy and retailing The coffee waves and the specialty coffee impact in the consumption and at the retail level Studies the role of retail and the consumer Includes questions and exercises based on case studies and concepts

Global Commodity Markets and Development Economics
Global Commodity Markets and Development Economics

Author: Stephan Pfaffenzeller

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-01-29

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1317483618

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The early 21st century has seen a prolonged price boom in non-fuel commodities, coupled with a volatile performance in fuel prices. This new collection presents the latest research on commodity prices and economic development in the context of this changing globalized economy. Global Commodity Markets and Development Economics brings together analyses from a number of perspectives in order to explore commodity price developments. Chapters explore long term commodity trends, the evolution of relative price developments, the relationship of the domestic commodity sector with global supply chains, agri-food prices, and the role of oil markets in the global economy. Through considering a diverse range of countries including China, Russia and the United States, the authors examine key fuel and non-fuel commodity markets and offer a window into important trends and developments. This book will be relevant to those with an interest in development economics, international economics and energy markets.