The 'Latte Revolution'? Regulation, Markets and Consumption in the Global Coffee Chain

@article{Ponte2002TheR,
  title={The 'Latte Revolution'? Regulation, Markets and Consumption in the Global Coffee Chain},
  author={Stefano Ponte},
  journal={World Development},
  year={2002},
  volume={30},
  pages={1099-1122}
}
  • S. Ponte
  • Published 1 July 2002
  • Economics
  • World Development
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