The Use of Forecasts in Decision Making: The Case of Stocker Cattle in Florida
Arnade, Carlos A.; Spreen, Thomas H.
1983

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The decision to overwinter feeder cattle hinges directly on the forecast of spring cattle prices. An analysis: of forecasts fran several alternative models is presented. The models are evaluated- using both the traditional mean square criterion and their ability to lead to the correct decision.

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Title The Use of Forecasts in Decision Making: The Case of Stocker Cattle in Florida
Author(s) Arnade, Carlos A.
Spreen, Thomas H.
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Issue Date 1983-08
Publication Type Conference Paper/ Presentation
DOI and Other Identifiers 10.22004/ag.econ.279119
Record Identifier https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/279119
Language English
Total Pages 16
Record Appears in Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) > Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Conferences > 1983 Annual Meeting, July 31-August 3, West Lafayette, Indiana

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