Changing Structure Of The Fluid Milk Processing And Distribution System

The size distribution and firm organizational structure of fluid milk processors under Federal milk marketing orders is presented for the months of December 1971 and 1978. Forces impacting the industry and bringing about a rapidly changing market structure are presented. Likely future impacts are ex...

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Published inIDEAS Working Paper Series from RePEc
Main Authors Fallert, Richard F, Lough, Harold W
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 01.01.1980
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Summary:The size distribution and firm organizational structure of fluid milk processors under Federal milk marketing orders is presented for the months of December 1971 and 1978. Forces impacting the industry and bringing about a rapidly changing market structure are presented. Likely future impacts are explored and implications for policymakers and industry decision makers are outlined.