Can liberalization of local food marketing channels influence local economies? A case study of West Virginia’s craft beer distribution laws

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https://doi.org/10.17811/ebl.6.2.2017.54-58

Abstract

Over the past decade, local food systems have been identified as having a significant influence on regional economies. Using a recent change in West Virginia’s craft beer distribution laws as a case study, we show that although employment might not experience a statistically significant change due to additional legalized marketing channels, wages did experience a significant increase. Our findings suggest that state economies might benefit from reducing restrictions on small, local producers.  

Author Biographies

Trey Malone, Oklahoma State University

Trey Malone is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University.

Josh Hall, West Virginia University

Joshua Hall is an Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Free Enterprise in the College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University.

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Published

07-06-2017

How to Cite

Malone, T., & Hall, J. (2017). Can liberalization of local food marketing channels influence local economies? A case study of West Virginia’s craft beer distribution laws. Economics and Business Letters, 6(2), 54–58. https://doi.org/10.17811/ebl.6.2.2017.54-58

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2017): June

Section

Policy Watch

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