Structure, Coordination, and Power in Agrifood Markets

Synthèse

This special issue focuses on examining the structural characteristics, coordination mechanisms, and power relationships that shape contemporary agrifood markets. The call seeks research that investigates how different organizational arrangements, market concentration, and power asymmetries influence the functioning of agricultural and food systems.

Thèmes proposés

  • Market structure in agrifood systems
  • Coordination mechanisms in food chains
  • Power dynamics in agricultural markets
  • Market concentration and consolidation
  • Supply chain organization
  • Buyer power and supplier relationships
  • Vertical integration in agriculture
  • Market governance structures