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Start Date: Sep 2003 Projected |
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Problem Addressed: | The international distribution of grains is influenced by many factors, including agricultural production, popular tastes, population and income growth, and agricultural and trade policies. Changes in any of these variables will impact the international distribution of grains and oilseeds, and shipments through the US waterways. |
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Objective: |
The purpose of this study is to develop a spatial equilibrium model to forecast international commodity flows from a specific region. The methodology will be generally applicable to a broad range of commodities or regions, but the focus will be on the world grain trade and expected market responses to evolving competitive pressures and structural changes. |
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Benefits: | This model will enable planners to estimate service-induced demand changes and the likely impact on navigation in specific regions. |
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