Abstract:Agricultural markets, compared to other sectors, are typically characterized by uncertainty and high price fluctuations. High price volatility in livestock markets leads to inefficient resource allocation and production planning. Expert price forecasts are not always affordable for all market players, so readily available public forecasts have risen in popularity. This study uses accuracy-based testing methods to evaluate the accuracy of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) livestock price foreca… Show more
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