The Spatial Integration of Livestock Markets in Niger.

Livestock makes an important contribution to the livelihood of Sahelian farmers and herders and is a source of self-insurance against income shocks. By allocating livestock efficiently over space, spatial market integration should foster a sustainable use of pasture resources. It is also expected to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fafchamps, M, Gavian, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 1996