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Power, political economy and environmental governance: staple chains as media of power

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This paper critically compares radical and reformist global commodity chain analysis with two other traditions: Canadian staples analysis and the analysis of filieres. It considers what each can contribute to a critical analysis of essentially linear production and exchange complexes, particularly for the extraction and export of raw materials and semiprocessed goods. The article offers elements of a schematic model for such 'staple chains' and for the effective exercise of power through them. The article understands staple chains as media of power (Innis, [1930] 1970; 1936; 1954; McLuhan, [1964] 1965) and a problem of governance for environmentalists, fair-trade advocates and staple-chain stakeholders.

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  • James Lawson, 2009. "Power, political economy and environmental governance: staple chains as media of power," International Journal of Green Economics, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(1), pages 28-47.
  • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgrec:v:3:y:2009:i:1:p:28-47
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