This study assesses the impact of tax legislation on the agribusiness industry by
examining security price behavior at major stages in the development of the Tax
Reform Act of 1986. The findings of the study indicate that investors in agribusiness
firms responded negatively to proposed tax changes as the legislation evolved. The
market reaction to the legislative developments indicates that tax-driven investment
in the agribusiness industry will be significantly reduced.
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