This survey of the recent literature asks: how important is trade policy for poverty reduction? We consider the effects of openness on poverty in two components: the effect of openness on average income growth, and the effect on distribution for a given growth rate. Evidence from a variety of...

A dozen countries had weak institutions in 1960 and yet sustained high rates of growth subsequently. We use data on their characteristics early in the growth process to create benchmarks with which to evaluate potential constraints on sustained growth for sub-Saharan Africa. This analysis...

The paper applies artificial neural networks to investigate the effect of the exporter’s relationship orientation on the export performance, mediated by the relationship quality, taking into account the supplier’s strategic orientation and the foreign customer’s approach to purchasing. The...

Business to business (B2B) relationships in South Africa's concrete product market are characterised as transactional, asymmetrical and adversarial. This study examines the outcomes of relationship quality satisfaction in South Africa's construction industry. Quantitative data was collected from...

Business to business (B2B) relationships in South Africa's concrete product market are characterised as transactional, asymmetrical and adversarial. This study examines the outcomes of relationship quality satisfaction in South Africa's construction industry. Quantitative data was collected from...

Building a relationship with the maritime supply chain partners is considered imperative for organisations to survive and remain competitive. Yet, several studies that examined the maritime supply chain have not adequately explored nor assessed the relationship constructs that impacts maritime...