Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Central America's Farmers Struggle Despite Trade Liberalization Promises

The Journal of Development Studies
Trade liberalisation, market deregulation and agricultural performance in Central America
John Weeks

Paper Summary

Trade liberalisation and market deregulation in Central America did not lead to better agricultural performance. The study looked at policy changes in the region and found that opening up trade and markets did not boost agriculture. This could be because world prices for the region's main crops were not favorable.

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