Port rail connectivity and agricultural production: evidence from a large sample of farmers in Ethiopia

Agriculture important in Africa, employing a large share of the labor force and earning foreign exchange. Transport connectivity has long been a crucial constraint in the region. In theory, railways have the advantage of shipping bulky freight, such as fertilizer, at low costs. However, in many Afri...

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Main Authors: Atsushi Iimi, Haileysus Adamtei, James Markland, Eyasu Tsehaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Economics
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15140326.2019.1591814