MIDDLEMEN IN THE MARKET FOR GRAIN: CHANGES AND COMPARISONS
The role of middlemen in the market for grain changed with the advent of standardized grain grading. Prior to grain grading, economies of scale were limited because of the requirement that middlemen develop strong personal reputations though the maintenance of multi-faceted relationships with clien...
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| Language: | English |
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Economic & Business History Society
2000-06-01
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| Series: | Essays in Economic and Business History |
| Online Access: | https://www.ebhsoc.org/journal/index.php/ebhs/article/view/286 |