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| Minten, Bart; Kyle, Steven C.. |
| Integration of commodity markets in developing countries has received considerable attention because price integration is perceived to be central to the success of food and agricultural policies. Price integration tests are performed in retail markets in Kinshasa (Zaire), i.e. between commodities, among retail markets, and between the wholesale and retail market level. Price transmission is measured by incorporating the co-integration concept into the classical long-run and shon-run market integration test. It is shown that although wholesale prices are input prices for retailers, they lack shon-run integration with retail prices. Differences exist between retail markets which do not reflect services or transponation costs. It is hypothesized that this is... |
| Tipo: Working Paper |
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis; Marketing. |
| Ano: 1995 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/121302 |
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| Minten, Bart; Kyle, Steven C.. |
| In sectoral trade analysis, agriculture is generally assumed to be a tradable sector. However, this is not the case within the time frame envisioned for policy reform programs in many developing countries. In this time frame, there are no agricultural products that can be classified as purely tradable or non-tradable. Evidence from Zaire shows that exchange rate changes have a differential impact on agricultural products depending on the characteristics of the product. The classification between tradable and non-tradable is not clear cut as the price of some non-tradables is also affected by changes in the international market or changes in the exchange rate. |
| Tipo: Working Paper |
Palavras-chave: International Relations/Trade; Marketing. |
| Ano: 1995 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/121303 |
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| Stone, Steven W.; Kyle, Steven C.; Conrad, Jon M.. |
| Shortages of wood for burning and construction have begun to create serious environmental problems in sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya is of particular interest both because of its high population pressure and its commitment to au active reforestation movement. This paper examines the contribution that the fast-growing species, Leucaena leucocephala, can make in this effort. A simple statistical model was used to determine the soil and climatic factors that affect its growth; these results are then compared with existing conditions in Kenya. Estimated coefficients for growth and estimated output prices were used to derive a function relating the present value of net revenue to rotation length. It is demonstrated that the economically optimal rotation is just... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Environmental Economics and Policy; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods. |
| Ano: 1991 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6854 |
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| Kyle, Steven C.. |
| This paper presents a model of the farm labor allocation decision based on risk and return characteristics of different activities. It is shown that off-farm employment can play an important role in the diversification of farm family income, implying that portfolio models of risk and return to farm activities should take into account the possibility of off-farm employment. A model of the labor allocation decision based on the risk and return characteristics of each activity is developed and tested using a state level cross section of the United States over the post-war period, and performs well in explaining variation in reliance on off-farm income. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Labor and Human Capital; Risk and Uncertainty. |
| Ano: 1993 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/31553 |
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| Minten, Bart; Kyle, Steven C.. |
| Major investments in infrastructure rehabilitation have been undertaken by govemments, development banks and donors in developing countries in recent decades. In Sub-Saharan Africa roaddeterioration isperceivedtobeoneofthemaincausesforthelimitedsupplyresponseafter price liberalization in agricultural markets. Studies of the quantitative effects on marketing margins are rare. This analysis shows that the wholesale -producer food price margin is strongly influenced by the quality of the road infrastructure. Evidence from Zaire shows that food prices decrease faster than transportation costs increase and that traders' wages are higher on bad roads. A trader's model incorporating uncertainty in input costs is used to explain this phenomenon. |
| Tipo: Working Paper |
Palavras-chave: Food Security and Poverty; Labor and Human Capital; Marketing. |
| Ano: 1995 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/121304 |
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| Kyle, Steven C.. |
| This paper discusses the effects of Angola’s mineral wealth on the process of agricultural development. Though Angola has a rich agricultural resource base its history of civil war and extreme real exchange rate distortions has resulted in agricultural stagnation through many parts of the country. Though the security situation is now much improved, current high oil prices along with oil output increases mean that pressures on the real exchange rate will remain a fact of life for the foreseeable future. |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Financial Economics; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57043 |
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| Kyle, Steven C.. |
| This paper details the current situation in Guinea Bissau regarding infrastructure needs and suggests policies for the future. In particular it is noted that the degradation of the country’s only port in Bissau is a serious concern given the likelihood that the port will in a few years cease to be accessible to ocean-going freighters if rehabilitation is not made an immediate priority. While primary roads are in fairly good shape, secondary roads are abysmal and maintenance needs are routinely ignored on all roads. It is shown that completion of bridges connecting Bissau directly to Senegal will have the effect of making Senegalese ports the preferred outlet for many of Guinea Bissau’s exports. |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Exports; Bridges; Environmental Economics and Policy; International Relations/Trade; Production Economics. |
| Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55927 |
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| Minten, Bart; Kyle, Steven C.. |
| This study presents a new explanation of asymmetric price behavior infood markets based on the presence of transactions costs,and provides evidence from a developing country. Price liberalization can in many cases be insufficient for efficien toperation of African food markets. This is mainly due to the existence of significant transactions costs, caused by deficient infrastructure and information systems. A model based on search costs and kinked demand curves is used to explain asymmetric price behavior in retail markets in Kinshasa (Zaire). |
| Tipo: Working Paper |
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis; Marketing. |
| Ano: 1995 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/121306 |
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| Kyle, Steven C.. |
| This paper discusses the use of debt-for-nature swaps as a funding mechanism for environmental expenditures in Sub-Saharan Africa. The pros and cons of such transactions for creditor banks, environmental groups and debtor countries are discussed and evaluated in terms of their ability to address environmental problems prevalent in the region. It is concluded that the usefulness of debt swaps may be limited and that direct donations to developing countries for environmental purposes may often be superior to swap transaction. |
| Tipo: Working Paper |
Palavras-chave: Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 1990 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/121546 |
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| Kyle, Steven C.. |
| This paper discusses similarities and differences in the political and economic prospects for Angola and Mozambique. Central to the posing of these questions is the meaning and usefulness of putting these two countries in the same category. While both share some elements of a common colonial history, their similarities are in many respects outweighed by their differences. Angola is a country whose economy is dominated by huge oil revenues and whose governing party, the MPLA, recently won a military victory over its long time opposition, UNITA. UNITA, though now much weakened, nevertheless represents the legitimate interests of a large segment of the population, whose home provinces are the most agriculturally favored in the country. Mozambique is a country... |
| Tipo: Working Paper |
Palavras-chave: International Development. |
| Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/121118 |
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