This paper revisits the extent of seasonality in African livelihoods, which has disappeared from Africa's development debate. Through econometric analysis of monthly food price series across 100 locations in three countries during 2000-12, it is shown that seasonal movements in maize wholesale prices explain 20 (Tanzania, Uganda) to 40 (Malawi) percent of their monthly volatility. Monthly maize peak prices are on average 30 (Tanzania, Uganda) to 50...
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2014/06/01
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Рабочий документ в рамках исследования вопросов политики
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WPS6907
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2014/06/01
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Disclosed
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The end of seasonality ? new insights from Sub-Saharan Africa
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consumption