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A Stochastic Simulation Analysis Of The Effects Of Indian Wheat Production Instability On The World Wheat Market Item Info

Title:
A Stochastic Simulation Analysis Of The Effects Of Indian Wheat Production Instability On The World Wheat Market
Creator:
Devadoss, Stephen; Li, Shuangling; Jones, James
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1994-08
Description:
Adverse weather factors in India augment the instability in wheat supply and trade. Consequently, India's wheat trade is a classic example of stochastic supply being the dominant factor in determining trade flows. This study analyses the effects of random fluctuations in India's wheat supply on domestic and world price variability and trade flows of India and major exporters and importers by using stochastic simulation analysis. Production instability causes price variability of $71 per metric ton under autarky condition. However, price variability is mitigated once trade is allowed. Thus, trade acts as a buffer stock program in reducing price variability. The results show that production shortfalls (surpluses) in India benefit wheat exporters (importers) and hurt importers (exporters).
Subjects:
Impact analysis simulation Includes individual crops/industries supply and demand international trade
AgEcon Search Subjects:
Research Methods/ Statistical Methods Crop Production/Industries Demand and Price Analysis International Relations/Trade
Series:
Agricultural Economic Research Series
Source Identifier:
aers94-16
Type:
text
Format:
application/pdf
Contributing Departments:
Department of Agricultural Economics

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