A5055529846- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets
- Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Housing Market and Economics
- Efficiency Analysis Using DEA
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis
- Science Education and Pedagogy
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Diverse Topics in Contemporary Research
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- History and Theory of Mathematics
- Global Health Care Issues
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
Utah Valley University
2011-2023
South Dakota State University
2009-2018
Agricultural Marketing Service
2017
United States Department of Transportation
2017
South Dakota Department of Health
2015
Dakota State University
2015
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
2014
California State University, Fresno
2009-2010
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
2009
National Sun Yat-sen University
2005
This paper investigates the influence of price instability on hotel profitability based Taiwanese international tourist operation data from 1996 to 2008. According Tisdell (1963), leads a decrease in profits an entrepreneur if output, once planned, is unalterable. The inflexible supply and volatile demand industry offer ideal case study confirm Tisdell's theory. provides empirical test model, authors find that has statistically significant negative effect profitability. results lend support...
This study examined consumers’ preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for locally produced ground beef with an emphasis on the impacts of product attributes heterogeneity caused by rural characteristics. We applied choice-based conjoint technique analyze data collected from a typical town in Northern Great Plains. The results indicate that location associated brand differences leanness were dominant components affecting WTP. premium consumers close tie local production is $0.48/lb. Cut...
Housing deprivation is central to economic deprivation. Identifying disadvantaged group(s) suffering from housing a necessary step before the government can design effective assistance programmes. Using nationwide micro-level data-set Chinese Family Panel Studies, we evidence disadvantage that internal migrants face related extreme overcrowding. We find renters, whether natives or migrants, are more likely suffer overcrowding than homeowners, nationally and in most regions. However, both...
This study examined crucial product attributes, consumer characteristics, and corresponding willingness to pay (WTP) for locally produced rib-eye steaks. We focused on consumers at farmers' markets because the rising trend of buying local is believed have generated higher sales producers in recent years. paper first demand-side focus solely high-value beef cut state South Dakota. conducted an experimental survey study, data suggested a significantly WTP The results also indicated that all...
Using a conjoint survey of 161 students at South Dakota State University (SDSU), we mapped probability-of-enrolment curve for SDSU students, consistent with demand theory. A quasi-demand was created from the conditional-logit model. This study shows that along price tuition fees, distance home, availability majors, and family friend connections to school have significant effects on student’s decision attend SDSU. From these results, found enrolments SDSU, elasticity fees turns elastic around...
AbstractThis study investigated the endogenous relationship between differences in cost efficiency and hotel owners' choices of either remaining an independently operated establishment or joining international chain. We applied observations 72 tourist hotels Taiwan from 1997 to 2008 a simultaneous equations model with qualitative limited dependent variables. The results suggest that chains significantly improves efficiency. also found net gains improving both location are two foremost...
Abstract Fruit and vegetable consumption of N ative A mericans was compared with that non‐ determinants fruit intake for both populations were found based upon the T heory P lanned B ehavior. one‐time survey conducted as part a larger research project funded by S outh D akota epartment H ealth. The administered in local grocery stores supermarkets six communities, including two located on merican reservations. Of 1000 distributed surveys, 499 returned 230 being usable, resulting response...
Many small cities and towns seek to promote their destinations leisure travelers via website. Leisure consist of singles, couples, families, friends travelling together. While not part the more lucrative group market, are nonetheless important economy a destination. For instance, families that travel looking for types restaurants, hotels, activities family-friendly. Couples may be romantic getaway including charming hotel pleasant restaurant. Some will attempt cater these by providing...
The object of this paper is to examine the empirical relationship between individuals’ perceived health uncertainty, labor inputs, and saving decisions. Most existing studies treat status as a known variable individuals, thereby omitting uncertainty in context market outcomes. We distinguish our study by assuming precautionary motivation for risk-averse work harder save more when facing their condition. test hypothetical applying data collected from 2003–2005 Panel Study Family Dynamics...