Tag: supply chain
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Regulatory landscape of the U.S. aquaculture supply chain
This article traces the development of U.S. aquaculture supply chain regulatory restrictions and discusses the factors that could be driving the recent growth in regulations. Using Mercatus Center RegData, results suggest that the number of restrictions across the aquaculture supply chain has increased by ~400% over the past half-century. The majority of the regulatory growth…
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Regulatory restrictions across U.S. protein supply chains
Food regulations protect consumer health, mitigate environmental concerns, and promote animal welfare, but they can also hinder innovation, limit entrepreneurship, and generate higher consumer prices. This study examines the number of federal and state regulatory restrictions affecting the beef, pork, poultry, sheep, goat, and seafood industries, including processing, wholesale distribution, and retail sales. We also…
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How many regulations does it take to get a beer?
Although the influence of regulations on economic outcomes has been well documented, few studies have focused on the geography of regulatory burdens. The regulations confronting any supply chain can vary dramatically across legislative jurisdictions, as U.S. policy is enforced by overlapping federal, state, and local governments. We use a unique data set to explore state-by-state…
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Hopping on the localness craze: What brewers want from state-grown hops
Consumers habitually support local food and drink, but locally grown products often come from less developed value chains with lower quality control standards; something suppliers must consider. Using data from Michigan craft breweries, we describe the determinants of a brewer’s decision to purchase local hops. Utilizing generalized linear models, we determine how factors—including perceived consistency…
Aaron J. Staples 