Browsing by Author "Jacobs, Peter"
Now showing items 1-3 of 3
-
Adverse welfare effects of regulations on small tobacco exporters: the case of Zimbabwe
Matemba, Edward (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Regulations to reduce the consumption of tobacco products have dual effects on economies. Economies that are net consumers of tobacco products experience welfare enhancing effects as a result of these regulations. However, ... -
Efficiency and social capital in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: the case of Ethiopia
Worku, Eshetu Bekele (University of the Western Cape, 2008)This study extends the existing literature on how social networks enhance the performance and sustainability of small enterprises. More specifically, the study isolates and investigates the mechanisms through which social ... -
Small-scale mango farmers, transaction costs and changing agro-food markets: evidence from Vhembe and Mopani districts, Limpopo Province
Aphane, Mogau Marvin (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The main objective of this study was to identify ways in which transaction costs can be lowered to improve small-scale farmers’ participation in and returns from agricultural output markets, with specific reference to ...