This paper studies the effects of a large reduction in transport costs on agricultural development in a developing country, with a focus on the interactions among the comparative advantage and transport costs of a location, and the transport intensity and value of a commodity. The paper extends the von Thunen model of land allocation to incorporate costly technology adoption and comparative advantage based on land productivity. The theoretical analysis...
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2018/07/09
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WPS8509
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2018/07/09
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Disclosed
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Transport costs, comparative advantage, and agricultural development : evidence from Jamuna bridge in Bangladesh
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