The United States Department of Agriculture gives the following information on cross-price elasticities of beef, pork and fish. If you are a producer in the beef industry, which is a more threatening competitor for you—the poultry, pork, or fish industry? Explain why. Cross-price elasticity of demand for beef with respect to pork -0.0781 Cross-price elasticity of demand for beef with respect to poultry -0.0417 Cross-price elasticity of demand for beef with respect to fish -0.0241