In this paper, we present an econometric analysis of the effects of a price
floor on price dynamics and price volatility. A price floor (implemented as
a part of government pricing policy) provides a censoring mechanism for
price determination. We specify and estimate a dynamic Tobit model under
time-varying volatility. The model is applied to analyze the effects of a
price support program on price dynamics and price volatility in the U.S.
American cheese market. The econometric analysis provides useful insights on
price dynamics in the presence of a government-determined price floor.