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A comparison of produce prices in Costa Rica: farmers' markets, produce markets and supermarkets
Author(s) -
DÍAZKNAUF KATHERINE,
VARGAS DAISY,
AGUILAR FERNANDO,
SOMMER ROBERT
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of consumer studies and home economics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.775
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1470-6431
pISSN - 0309-3891
DOI - 10.1111/j.1470-6431.1992.tb00504.x
Subject(s) - business , agricultural economics , market system , economics , commerce , market economy
Following a review of the history and organization of farmers' markets in Costa Rica, a comparison was made of prices offered to consumers at farmers' markets, produce markets and supermarkets in Costa Rica. Findings reveal there are substantial price savings to Costa Rican consumers that shop at local farmers' markets for fruit and vegetables compared to produce markets and supermarkets.