Revenue Impacts of MPP Branded Funds: A Firm Level Analysis
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Agricultural and Resource Economics Review
Volume
32
Issue
2
Publication Date
2003
First Page
184
Last Page
197
Abstract
The USDA's Market Access Program (formerly Market Promotion Program) recently underwent a major change to redirect all branded products export promotion funds to small domestic firms and cooperatives. The redirection responded to criticisms by the General Accounting Office of past allocations of branded products export promotion funds to large, experienced exporters. This study uses a firm-level analysis to examine whether firm size and export experience matter in how effectively firms use the promotion funds to increase their revenues. The results support neither the GAO criticisms nor the recent program redirection.
Recommended Citation
Jakus, Paul M., Kimberly L. Jensen, and George C. Davis. 2003. “Revenue Impacts of MPP Branded Funds: A Firm Level Analysis.” Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 32(2):184-197