Market Matters Inc. Research Publications

MM Inc., through its collaborate relationship with the Emerging Markets Program at Cornell University, maintains an active, research-based publication program. Here you will find a selection of the latest publications. We regularly add new publications, so please check back periodically. If you have questions about a particular piece, you may contact the author directly or MM Inc. staff.

Research publications

Case studies:

• “Cape Natural Tea Products and the U.S. Market: Rooibos Rebels Ready to Raid” Norbert L.W. Wilson

• “Ithaca Fine Chocolates” David S. Conner, et al.

• “Glory Foods” Kenneth L. Robinson, et al.

Policy Briefs:

• “Foreign Direct Investment in the Southern African Development Community.” (Policy Brief 2008-1) Nomathemba Mhlanga

• “The Improving Market Performance through the Implementation of a Market Information Service” (Policy Brief 2008-2) Mainza Mugoya

• “Trade Policy Reforms in the Cereals Sector of the SADC Region: Implications on Food Security.” (Policy Brief 2008-3) Emelly Mutambatsere

• “Integration and Equilibrium of Maize Markets in Southern Africa” (Policy Brief 2008-4) Emelly Mutambatsere, Edward Mabaya, and Ralph D. Christy

• “Competitiveness and Revealed Comparative Advantage in the SADC Cereals Sector.” (Policy Brief 2008-5) Emelly Mutambatsere.

Journal Articles/Staff Papers:

• “The Impact of the Market Information Service on Pricing Efficiency and Maize Price Transmission in Uganda” (2007) Mainza Mugoya, Ralph Christy, and Edward Mabaya

• “Capital Flows to Africa: An Analysis of the Structure of Official and Private Capital Flows” (2006) Nomathemba Mhlanga and Ralph D. Christy

• “Integration and Equilibrium of Maize Markets in Southern Africa: A SADC Sub-regional Assessment” (2006) Emelly Mutambatsere, Edward Mabaya, and Ralph D. Christy

Conference Proceedings:

• “Empowering Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship” (2006). Experiences from the 1890 Land Grant Institutions.

Books:

• Achieving Sustainable Communities in a Global Economy: Alternative Private Strategies and Public Policies, edited by Ralph D. Christy