Economics Research International

Research Article

Demand for Fresh Vegetables in the United States: 1970–2010

Table 8

Elasticities estimated at the expenditure shares of different years.
CommodityPeriod
1970s1980s1990s200020052010
 Expenditure Elasticity
Cabbage 0
Carrots
Celery
Cucumbers
Lettuce
Onions
Peppers
Tomatoes
Asymptotic t-ratios in parentheses.