Strong Bargaining Power of Fish Merchants (Pre-1997)
A primary factor contributing to the inefficiency of Kerala's fish market before 1997 was the strong negotiating position of fish merchants. These merchants acted as intermediaries, buying the catch directly from fishermen and selling it to the public. Their market power allowed them to suppress the prices paid to fishermen, which in turn limited fishing profits.
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