PEDL Research Note. Barriers to Private-Sector Arbitrage in Kenyan Maize Markets

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2015
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Burke, M., Falcao, L.

Abstract

Limited access to capital, risk of unpredictable price fluctuations, and the availability of more profitable alternatives may limit traders’ willingness to arbitrage away seasonal price fluctuations in African agricultural markets.

Citation

Burke, M.; Falcao, L. PEDL Research Note. Barriers to Private-Sector Arbitrage in Kenyan Maize Markets. Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), (2015) 3 pp.

PEDL Research Note. Barriers to Private-Sector Arbitrage in Kenyan Maize Markets

Published 1 January 2015
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