The Economics of Chocolate

The Economics of Chocolate
ISBN-10
0198726449
ISBN-13
9780198726449
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
478
Language
English
Published
2016-01
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Authors
Mara P. Squicciarini, Johan F. M. Swinnen

Description

This book covers the history of cocoa and chocolate from its origins in Central America to the recent consumption boom in emerging markets and the growing importance of sustainable sourcing of cocoa and the demand for high quality specialty chocolate. It analyzes the role of the industrial revolution, the determinants of consumers' choices, and how governments have regulated the chocolate industry. It studies the complex structure of the global cocoa-chocolatevalue chain, the development and trade implications for rich consumers and poor producers.

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