On pricing in agri-food chains

Issue № 6, 2018, article № 4, pages 21-26

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Language: Russian

Original language title: О ЦЕНООБРАЗОВАНИИ В АГРОПРОДОВОЛЬСТВЕННЫХ ЦЕПЯХ

Keywords: PRICING, AGRO-FOOD CHAIN, REGULATION, RESELLERS, WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, NETWORK RETAIL, DEMANDSTIMULATION

Abstract: The article considers the factors that determine the possibility ofprice domination of buyers in primary ag-ricultural markets. Analyzes the activities of the resellers on the informal market for agricultural products. The diffi-culties ofpractical organization of income redistribution in food chains through the pricing mechanism are revealed.The current procedure for the detection and elimination ofprice violations in the field of retail trade is criticized. Thevalidity of the accusations of retail chains in price abuse is estimated. The concept of the domestic food aid programdeveloped by the Ministry of agriculture is analyzed.

Authors: IUrkov Evgenii Petrovich