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Time Series Methods for Commodity Price Forecasting: An Application to Market Pulp
(1/1/1999)The goal of this research is to assess the usefulness of cointegration analysis and related time series techniques for forecasting commodity prices. The analysis focuses on market pulp, a typical commodity. Important ... -
A Characterization Of The Residential Deck Market In The Us
(1/1/2001)Approximately 85 percent of all single family homes in the US include a deck or deck-like structure (e.g., patio, porch, or balcony), which is equivalent to roughly 30 million decks. Sixty percent of all new homes are ... -
Niche Market Opportunities for Alask an Forest Products in Japan
(1/1/2003)Despite the poor economy in Japan, there remain promising niche markets for Alaskan softwood lumber. The unique characteristics of Alaskan softwood species are well suited to the demands of the Japanese market in general ... -
Consumer Willingness to Pay for Renewable Building Materials: An Experimental Choice Analysis and Survey
(1/1/2005)In recent years, growing consumer awareness of the environmental effects of the products they purchase has resulted in a demonstrated change in buying behavior. The tremendous rise of the organic food industry illustrates ... -
Exploratory Assessment of e-Commerce Impacts on Processing Performance and Technology Changes in the Forest Products Industry
(1/1/2005)Despite strong demand, the forest products sector has not generated even average financial returns on its invested capital. A PricewaterhouseCoopers survey found that while global forest products industry sales increased ... -
The Impact of Green Building Programs on the Japanese and Chinese Residential Construction Industries and the Market for Imported Wooden Building Materials
(1/1/2011)Green or sustainable building programs incorporate the environment, the economy, and human aspects into the design and construction of a building. Green buildings are created through an integrated process where the site, ... -
Japanese F-4Star Formaldehyde Rating Process for Value-Added Wood Products
(1/1/2011)After the Kobe earthquake in 1995, the Japanese Government introduced a series of changes to improve the integrity of new homes. Part of the changes included a rating system designed to indicate the potential for formaldehyde ... -
International Timberland Investments: Linking the Mean-Variance Approach to Country Assessments
(10/1/2001)Given the entrance of institutional investors such as pension funds, onto the timberland ownership scene, timberland as an asset is viewed differently now than it was in the past. Traditional asset management practices ... -
Discrepancies in Forest Products Trade Statistics
(10/1/2004)This report describes the extent to which discrepancies in trade statistics occur within the forest products sector and identify those areas where unusually large trade statistics discrepancies appear to exist. It also ... -
A Comparative Assessment of the North American and Japanese 2x4 Residential Construction Systems: Opportunities for US Building Materials
(10/1/2009)The purpose of this project was to perform a comparative assessment of the US and Japanese 2x4 construction technologies, evaluate Japanese builders perceptions of US value-added wood building materials and identify ... -
Economic Contribution of the Forestry and Wood Processing Sectors in the State of Washington
(10/1/2009)Investment by value-adding wood industries is critical to sustaining forestland ownership. An increasingly complex array of forest owners and investors suggests a business climate that views forests as a financial, rather ... -
China’s Forest Sector: Essays on Production Efficiency, Foreign Investment, and Trade and Illegal Logging
(10/1/2012)This study explores China’s forest sector through the lens of three interconnected issues: production efficiency, foreign direct investment, and trade and illegal logging. China’s forest sector is now inextricably linked ... -
How Competitive Advantages Can Lower Entry Barriers In China: Case Studies In The Interior Building Products Industry
(11/1/2001)Over 20% of the world’s population, or 1.2 billion people, live in China, and more than 20% of the urban workforce is employed by foreign and private firms. Disposable income is growing, 10% annually since 1991, making ... -
Material Substitution Trends in Residential Construction 1995, 1998, 2001 and 2004
(11/1/2007)The United States residential construction industry, traditionally the largest end-use market for softwood lumber, has been undergoing a period of change for more than a decade. Builders’ acceptance of substitute materials ... -
A Meta Analysis of Willingness to Pay Studies
(11/1/2007)This study is a meta-analysis of contingent valuation studies of rare and endangered species. The study seeks to measure non-market benefits in order to inform the limits and allowances of environmental policies. It follows ... -
Exploring the Market Potential of Pacific Silver Fir in the US Residential Decking Market
(11/1/2010)Overview The demand for decking and fencing materials is driven by several factors, including the macroeconomic environment, demographics, construction expenditures, and the repair and remodel sector. In addition, competition ... -
Emerging Power Builders: Japan’s Transitional Housing Industry After the Lost Decade
(11/1/2010)This study presents exploratory research about the transitional Japanese home building industry. The Japanese housing industry changed significantly during and since the “lost decade” of the 1990s because the business ... -
An Assessment of the Competitive Impact of Japanese Domestic Wood Programs on the Future Demand for US Wood Products in Japan
(11/1/2014)Since 1970, Japan has increasing relied on imports to meet its domestic demand for wood products. This reliance on imported wood has always caused a certain tension in Japan where forests cover two-thirds of the country. ... -
Report on the Taiwan Market for Wood-Frame Construction and Softwood Building Materials
(12/1/2001)With the help of foreign investment in the 1960s, and deregulation of Taiwan's financial sectors in the 1980s, Taiwan emerged from its agrarian roots to become one of Asia's leading producers of high-value goods. The ... -
China’s Housing Market: A Policy Assessment and Outlook for Wood Consumption
(12/1/2001)Prior to the 1980’s, the government provided its citizens with public housing. As a consequence, there was a lack of investment in this sector. State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) were responsible for providing its workers with ...