Honors Program
Midway Honors
Date of Award
5-2013
Thesis Professor(s)
Douglas Dotterweich
Thesis Professor Department
Economics and Finance
Thesis Reader(s)
Gary Shelley, Michele Crumley
Abstract
This research analyzes the business opportunities created by the "Buy American" movement. Current literature reflects a consensus that most consumers have an initial bias in favor of purchasing domestic products. However, domestic production is frequently more costly than producing abroad. In order for domestic production to increase a firm's profit, consumer willingness to pay more for domestic products is prerequisite. This study investigates whether that prerequisite is satisfied. By collecting revealed preference data from multiple locations, this study finds that, on average, domestic products do carry a price premium over similar foreign imports.
Document Type
Honors Thesis - Withheld
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Recommended Citation
Reed, Robert, "Buy American: Can Businesses Capitalize on the Calls for Patriotic Spending?" (2013). Undergraduate Honors Theses. Paper 95. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/95
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