UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
DEPARTMENT BULLETIN No. 1440 
Washington, D. C. T November, 1926 
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PRICE OF HOGS 
By 
G. C HAAS and MORDECAI EZEKIEL, Agricultural Economists 
Bureau of Agricultural Economics 
CONTENTS 
Page 
Ways in Which Farmers Adjust Operations to Hog Prices , . 1 
Previous Studies of Hog Prices , . 3 
Description of the Market Where the Price is Made 4 
Analysis of Specific Factors Affecting the Price 10 
Causes of the Variations in the Supply of Hogs 20 
Factors Indicating Subsequent Changes in Hog Prices 25 
Statistical Basis for the Conclusions . 30 
Summary 53 
Appendix ..54 
Literature Cited 67 
WASHINGTON 
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICF 
1926 
