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Market Inefficiencies in the Kerala Fishing Industry (Pre-1997)
Prior to 1997, the fishing industry in Kerala, India, was a cornerstone of the regional economy and culture, employing over a million people and providing a daily food staple for most of the population. Despite its importance, the market was plagued by inefficiency. This resulted in a situation where consumers paid high prices for fish, yet fishermen's profits remained low. The primary causes of this dysfunction were significant waste within the supply chain and the dominant bargaining power held by fish merchants, who acted as intermediaries between the fishermen and consumers.
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