Farmers' satisfaction and intention to continue membership in agricultural marketing co-operatives: neoclassical versus transaction cost considerations

Miguel Hernández-Espallardo, Narciso Arcas-Lario and Gustavo Marcos-Matás

European Review of Agricultural Economics, 2013, vol. 40, issue 2, 239-260

Abstract: The survival of agricultural marketing co-operatives depends on their capability of satisfying and maintaining their base of farmer members. Hypotheses regarding these two success factors are developed in neoclassical economics and transaction cost economics. They are tested with a survey of 321 members of marketing co-operatives specialising in fresh fruits and vegetables. Our results show support for both perspectives. Price paid to farmers is important for their satisfaction with the co-operative. Farmers' perceptions of transaction costs are even more important. , Oxford University Press.

Date: 2013
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