Market Integration and Price Fluctuation of Mandarin Orange in Nepalese Market

C. B. Gurung
Seed Quality Control C, Harihar Bhawan, Lalitpur, Nepal
D.P. Ghimire, S.S. Shrestha and S.M. Shakya
Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal

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ABSTRACT

A study on market integration and price fluctuation of mandarin orange in Nepalese market was carried out in the year 2000. The wholesale price models estimated for selected markets showed significant increase in price overtime. There was distinct seasonal effect on wholesale prices of mandarin orange. The wholesale market of Kathmandu and Butwal was highly integrated in terms of price formation. Similarly, Narayangarh market was integrated with Damauli, Hetauda and Butwal.

Published Year
2004

Volume
Volume 4

Issue
Issue 1