Lofgren, Hans; Thurlow, James; Robinson, Sherman - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2004
remained heavily dependent on urban-based mining. Copper's long-standing dominance led to a strong bias against agriculture … marginalized rural areas. Recent volatility in copper exports and growing foreign debt indicate the need for further economic … changes in the copper sector. The findings suggest that, in the absence of very rapid growth, the pro-poor policies outlined …