The Haitian Coffee Market: A Case Study of Different Approaches to Social Science Research

Stephanie Seguino, Quentin Grafton

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Abstract

Using the Haitian coffee industry as an example, this paper illustrates two differing approaches to social science research: one, using a broadly defined approach to economic analysis which considers economic and social relationships as well as institutions in examining the competitiveness of the sector's export market and a second, more limited in scope, which addresses the issue from solely an economic viewpoint. The authors conclude that by broadening the framework of economic analysis to consider the role of economic relationships and institutions, one may reduce the possibility of forming erroneous conclusions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-102
Number of pages12
JournalCanadian Journal of Development Studies / Revue canadienne d'études du développement
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1989
Externally publishedYes

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