Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/320144 
Year of Publication: 
2019
Citation: 
[Journal:] The European Journal of Comparative Economics (EJCE) [ISSN:] 1824-2979 [Volume:] 16 [Issue:] 1 [Year:] 2019 [Pages:] 81-104
Publisher: 
University Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC), Castellanza
Abstract: 
To analyse farmer market access following European dairy-market liberalization, this article provides a novel, institutional and spatially explicit approach to contract theory. Contractual reciprocal agreements, bargaining power, the regulatory framework, the regional market structure, quality differentiation and resource pooling are considered. The multi-scalar conceptual framework developed allows for shedding light on the value creation and sharing process in supply chains. A comparative case study highlights that market liberalization and contractual relations question the farmers' collective rights and responsibilities in supply chains and production basins. Depending on the regional production model, viable strategies differ; concentration and economies of scale is required for a generic market while specific quality or the provision of environmental services can support more diversified production models. Public policies can support farmers by endorsing large regional producer organizations and framework contracts and by favouring information transparency. CAP national and regional orientation is another manner by which to support the competitiveness of regional supply chains, but it questions the purpose of the "common" European policy.
Subjects: 
contract
institutional framework
liberalization
market access
regional competition regime
European dairy industry
comparative analysis
JEL: 
Q13
Q18
R11
D86
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Document Type: 
Article

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