Analytical Methods Analytical methods will be elaborated in a forthcoming methodology paper. Econometric modeling will be used to estimate demand and supply relations of market participants. Hypotheses related to contract enforcement, participation in alternative institutional mechanisms, technology adoption and transaction cost determinants will be tested. Limited-dependent variable models correcting for selectivity bias will be used to assess the determinants of participation rates in postharvest activities and alternative contractual forms. Analysis of margins between different stages in the postharvest chain, determinants of various transaction costs, and analysis of other market indicators will be undertaken to identify the underlying causes of limited market performance.
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