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Tandem Forecasting of Price and Probability -- the Case of Watermelon

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  • Epperson, James E.
  • Fletcher, Stanley M.

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The purpose of this paper is to show how probability prediction can be incorporated with price prediction to enhance the usefulness of' forecast information and provide greater intuitive appeal in its use. Empirical application encompasses forecasting in the watermelon industry to demonstrate the power and appeal of the approach.

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  • Epperson, James E. & Fletcher, Stanley M., 1984. "Tandem Forecasting of Price and Probability -- the Case of Watermelon," 1984 Annual Meeting, August 5-8, Ithaca, New York 278721, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea84:278721
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278721
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