EXPLOSION GENERATED SEISMIC WAVES, (1998)
Barker,Terrence G., Toksoz,M. Nafi, Ward,Ronald W.
The work done during the first year under the contract 'Explosion Generated Seismic Waves' is discussed. The technique used in the interpretation of source mechanisms of nuclear explosions using...
Shock-induced reaction synthesis (SRS) assisted processing of ceramics /--Ronald W. Ward. (1989)
Thesis (M.S.)--New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1989.
Decline and recovery of Jordanian vegetable exports (1979)
An econometric approach to estimate the impact of a disruptive event on the development of economic variables has been applied to an analysis of Jordanian vegetable exports after the Six Days War of...
European demand for frozen concentrated orange juice (1977)
Imports of frozen concentrated orange juice into the European market has continued to increase with both Brazil and the United States being highly competitive suppliers. Efforts to increase market...
Photocopy. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1971.
Typescript (Photocopy)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Iowa State University, 1970.
Livestock producers and their marketing patterns within the Sioux City market area. (1967)
Thesis (M.S.)--Iowa State University, 1967.
Investigations into the Limnology of Dow Lake, Athens County, Ohio (1963)
Ward, Ronald W., Seibert, Henri C.
Author Institution: Department of Zoology, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Investigations into the limnology of Dow Lake, Athens County, Ohio. (1962)
Thesis (M.S.)--Ohio University, August, 1962.
CONSOLIDATION IN THE FRESH FLORIDA GRAPEFRUIT PACKING INDUSTRY
Davis, Kathy J., Thornsbury, Suzanne D., Ward, Ronald W.
First-order, homogeneous, stationary Markov models are used to compare patterns of adjustment among Florida fresh grapefruit packers between the 1970/71-1983/84 and 1987/88-1999/00 periods, and...
Evidence of Changes in Preferences Among Beef Cuts Varieties: An Application of Poisson Regressions
Ferrara, Oscar, Ward, Ronald W.
US expenditures on beef products have shown a slow but consistent increase during the last decade. Beef purchases are determined largely by product attributes and the importance that consumers attach...
Measuring Brand Preferences Among U.S. Meat Consumers with Probit Models
Ward, Ronald W., Ferrara, Oscar
Probit models based on household diaries show the likelihood for buying beef, fish, pork and poultry by brand. Brand preferences for each meat type are estimated and the impacts of a range of...
Kim, Hyeyoung, Ward, Ronald W., Lee, Jong-Ying
Florida€ٳ citrus industry has a long history of using generic advertising as a primary instrument for shifting demand for various forms of citrus juices. Consumption behavior and consumer...
Do Consumers Really Use Food Labels?
Ward, Ronald W., Jauregui, Carlos
Ordered Probit models are used to estimate the probabilities of consumers reading food labels for harmful ingredients and for using labels to assist with food purchasing decisions. Demographics,...
EFFECTS OF HEALTH CONCERNS AND CONSUMER CHARACTERISTICS ON U.S. MEAT CONSUMPTION
Using generalized Heckman's model and NPD data, this study specified a meat demand model incorporating health concern and demographics. Estimated model established empirical linkages between health...
Verbeke, Wim, Ward, Ronald W., Viaene, Jacques
Meat demand in Belgium has shown significant changes, especially with recent concerns about meat safety. Probit models are estimated to measure factors influencing consumer decision-making toward...
ESTIMATED IMPACT OF FPO'S GENERIC PROMOTION OF FRESH CUT FLOWERS
In 1997 the U.S. fresh cut flower industry terminated their first mandatory generic promotions program. Since then a voluntary program has been implemented in five U.S. cities, targeting female...
EFFECT OF GENERIC PROMOTION OF FLOWERS ON THE USE OF RETAIL FLOWER OUTLETS
Rimal, Arbindra, Ward, Ronald W.
AIDs demand models are used to test if the generic promotion of fresh-cut flowers influenced the market shares for florists, supermarkets, and other retail outlets. Were the generic efforts outlet...
"Beef, it's what's for Dinner." "Got Milk?" "Pork, the Other White Meat." "Flowers. Alive with Possibilities." These messages are examples of common terms familiar to individuals involved in the...
Evidence of Changes in Preferences Among Beef Cuts Varieties: An Application of Poisson Regressions
Ferrara, Oscar, Ward, Ronald W.
US expenditures on beef products have shown a slow but consistent increase during the last decade. Beef purchases are determined largely by product attributes and the importance that consumers attach...
Fresh Grapefruit Supply-Chain Adjustments: Consolidation in Produce Packing?
Thornsbury, Suzanne D., Davis, Kathy J., Ward, Ronald W.
This study evaluates long-term structural adjustments in fresh grapefruit packing under aggregate market pressures, including those from retail concentration. While individual firms enter and exit,...
A TWO-PRICING SYSTEM FOR EXPORTING FROZEN CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE
Demand and Price Analysis,
U.S. GRAPEFRUIT EXPORTS AND JAPANESE TRADE RESTRICTIONS
International Relations/Trade,
RISK RATIOS AND HEDGING: FLORIDA FEEDER CATTLE
Ward, Ronald W., Schimkat, Gregory E.
Livestock Production/Industries, Risk and Uncertainty,
TIME VARYING PARAMETERS WITH RANDOM COMPONENTS: THE ORANGE JUICE INDUSTRY
Ward, Ronald W., Tilley, Daniel S.
Crop Production/Industries,
SIMULATING THE PERFORMANCE OF A MULTIPLE EXCHANGE MECHANISM MARKET
Kilmer, Richard L., Ward, Ronald W.
Industrial Organization,
Technical Efficiency of the Dual-Purpose Cattle System in Venezuela
Ortega, Leonardo E., Ward, Ronald W., Andrew, Chris O.
A stochastic production frontier model was estimated to provide standard measurement of technical efficiency of the dual-purpose cattle system located in Zulia State, Venezuela. This system is based...
A MODEL OF RETAIL OUTLET SELECTION FOR BEEF
Multinomial logit models were used to explain consumer outlet selection when buying beef, specifically roasts, steaks, ground beef, and other types of beef. Outlets were grouped into supermarkets,...
Ward, Ronald W., Moon, Wanki, Medina, Sara
Livestock Production/Industries, Marketing,