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    Elasticity of demand of major root and tuber crop in the rural forest zone: implications for research for development

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    Date
    2010
    Author
    Nkamleu, G.B.
    Tchakoa, J.
    Kenfack, J.P.
    Type
    Conference Proceedings
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    This paper analyses food consumption in rural households of forest zones. Based on a panel survey of 80 households in Cameroon, expenditure-elasticities of demand for roots and tubers are estimated and compared with those of other staples. Yam and cassava are the two most important root and tuber crops grown in Africa. The expenditure elasticity estimates for yam revealed that the domestic market potentials are high in forest zone for this crop, while in the case of cassava, it was established that the extent to which the potential market will be expanded, would depend on which degree the quality of the dry products can be improved
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/2580
    IITA Subjects
    Cassava; Yam; Maize; Agribusiness; Markets; Livelihoods
    Agrovoc Terms
    Food Consumption; Root And Tuber; Expenditure Elasticity; Working Model.
    Regions
    Africa; Central Africa
    Countries
    Cameroon
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