Introduction : the emergence and evolution of business groups in Central America -- Between hierarchies and networks : understanding business group strategies in a global capitalism -- Regional shifts and national trajectories : differences in the context and strategies of business groups --...

This study presents an economic valuation of health risks of pesticides among Nicaraguan vegetable farmers. A comprehensive valuation of market and non-market value components of human health is established through farmers? willingness to pay (WTP) for low toxicity pesticides. Results show, that...