Replication data for: Information from Markets Near and Far: Mobile Phones and Agricultural Markets in Niger

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Project Citation:

Aker, Jenny C. Replication data for: Information from Markets Near and Far: Mobile Phones and Agricultural Markets in Niger. Nashville, TN: American Economic Association [publisher], 2010. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2019-10-12. https://doi.org/10.3886/E113759V1

Project Description

Summary: Price dispersion across markets is common in developing countries. Using novel market and trader-level data, this paper provides estimates of the impact of mobile phones on price dispersion across grain markets in Niger. The introduction of mobile phone service between 2001 and 2006 explains a 10 to 16 percent reduction in grain price dispersion. The effect is stronger for market pairs with higher transport costs. (JEL O13, O33, Q11, Q13)

Scope of Project

JEL Classification:
      O13 Economic Development: Agriculture; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Other Primary Products
      O33 Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
      Q11 Agriculture: Aggregate Supply and Demand Analysis; Prices
      Q13 Agricultural Markets and Marketing; Cooperatives; Agribusiness

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