The Washington Apple Industry. II. Economic Considerations

IN Part I of this study, the geographic basis of the Washington apple industry was discussed with the view of indicating the favorable production factors that have led to its development. It was concluded that, although changing geographic conditions have probably resulted in somewhat higher costs of production during recent years, the problems of the industry have arisen primarily from economic changes in the competitive situation and the extent of demand for the

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