An economic analysis of traditional soybean processing in the Philippines

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This study highlights on the economic efficiency gain/loss in domestically processing soybeans into soy sauce, soybean curd ("taho") and soybean cheese ("tokwa"). Results reveal that the Philippine has a relative comparative advantage in the local processing of soy sauce, taho, and tokwa. The net financial and economic profits are positive, meaning there are economic gains from these activities. The net income profits are found to be higher than the financial profits.



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Type of Material Unpublished
Research Publication Address Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon
Year Published 1987
Author SOLIVEN, Maria luisa R., 1987.
Research Location Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon CMU