Three studies on farmer cooperatives: heterogeneity, member participation and democratic decision making
The main focus of this thesis is on how cooperatives can minimize both democratic and agency costs. In particular, the thesis examines how differences in the level of heterogeneity and member participation amongst cooperatives affect their management of these costs. The thesis is one of the firs...
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Universidade de São Paulo
2011
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| Online Access: | http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/12/12139/tde-20092011-155955/ |