Structural reform of the economies of developing countries has been in the forefront of development interest since the early 1980s. This interest stems from a recognition that the structures and institutions of these countries are critical to any enhancement of economic and social development....

This paper presents estimates of time-varying income elasticities of demand for energy and metal commodities. The analysis finds that the elasticities are close to unity, evaluated at world median per capita income levels. Furthermore, the estimates confirm that as income rises, demand growth...

Since the early 1980s, dramatic changes in export commodity markets, shocks associated with resulting price declines, and changing views on the role of the state have ushered in widespread reforms to agricultural commodity markets in Africa. The reforms significantly reduced government...

Intro -- Contents -- Contributors and Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. Market Reforms: Lessons from Country and Commodity Experiences -- 2. Cocoa Market Reforms in West Africa -- 3. Coffee Market Liberalization since 1990 -- 4. Sugar Policy and Reform -- 5. Policy Reform...