The estimated economic impact of the Interstate Highway System on the marketing of Tennessee eggs

Author

Harry B. Strawn

Date of Award

12-1964

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Agricultural Economics

Major Professor

Stanton P. Parry

Committee Members

Irving Dubov, Cecil E. Fuller, Howard S. Dye

Abstract

The specific objectives of this study may be listed as follows: 1. To describe existing production patterns for commercial eggs before the Interstate Highway System. 2. To estimate transfer time and cost functions for moving commercial eggs from surplus areas to deficit areas. (a) Pre-Interstate Highway System. (b) Post-Interstate Highway System. 3. To describe expected shifts in egg production after the Interstate Highway System is completed. 4. To estimate the impact of the Interstate Highway System on production and distribution patterns for Tennessee commercial eggs.

Recommended Citation

Strawn, Harry B., "The estimated economic impact of the Interstate Highway System on the marketing of Tennessee eggs. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1964.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/8594