The social costs of ethanol production in Brazil: 1978-1987
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A study was conducted on the economic viability of ethanol production in Brazil for the period 1978-1987. A consistent time series of data was used to provide useful insights on the social costs of ethanol production over an extended period and during the presence of volatile oil prices. Results showed that the import substitution program has been excessively costly for Brazil. Although the outlook for ethanol in the region is more optimistic compared to previous studies, the country will have to incur higher production costs to achieve positive benefits.
Publication Name: Economic Development & Cultural Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0013-0079
Year: 1995
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"Traditional modernity" and the economics of handwoven cloth production in Southwestern Nigeria
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A survey study on 25 weaving workshops in five Ekiti Yoruba towns in Nigeria was conducted as a part of research focusing on the production of native handwoven cloth. Signs of modernization can be observed since most of the natives engaged in weaving use relatively modern looms. These looms produce a narrower strip cloth which they believe is more marketable than that produced by traditional equipment since the former is used as a substitute for luxurious garments. It has also been observed that the industry is largely owned and managed by women.
Publication Name: Economic Development & Cultural Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0013-0079
Year: 1997
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The productivity gains of marriage: effects of spousal education on own productivity across market sectors in Brazil
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The level of a spouse's education is directly correlated with the level of labor productivity achieved by the other spouse, according to a study conducted in different types of market sectors in Brazil. The reason is that marriage allows each partner to improve their productivity either at home or in the market. Furthermore, the effect of positive assortive mating was not found to be significant.
Publication Name: Economic Development & Cultural Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0013-0079
Year: 1997
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