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Table 3-1. Definition of structures and variables included in the model

Structure

Variable

Variable’s definition

Macro-context

Barriers to International
trade

Non-tariff barriers based on
social concerns

It is the body of official
regulations and directives
based on social indicators
devised for the supply chain,
which restrict the trade of
agricultural products and
services.

Monitoring protocols and
regulations for assuring
product traceability and
quality certification

It is the body of official
regulations and directives
relevant to the quality of
food and products along the
supply chain, with the aim
of ensuring their safety to
both domestic and foreign
customers.

 

 

Non-tariff barriers based on
environmental concerns

It is the body of official
regulations and directives
based on environmental
indicators devised for the
supply chain, which restrict
the trade of agricultural
products and services.

 

Tariff barriers

It is the body of official
regulations and directives
intended to protect the trade
of domestic agri-business
products from external
competition.
Competitiveness of
agricultural business
 Competitiveness of
agricultural business		 Ability of LAC agri-business
to displace similar products
and services from markets
by offering products and
services at prices and
qualities demanded by
consumers.
  Differentiation of innovative
products		 Products with increased
added value from the use
of R&D processes and
marketing.
  Access to markets of
innovative differentiated
products		 Placement of innovative
products with increased
added value in international
markets
 
Information and
Communication Technology
(ICT) as a tool for facilitating
commercial transactions in
agri-business
 Use of diverse electronic
communication resources
to reduce transaction costs
in the trade of agri-business
products.
 
Commodities’ costs
Production and transaction
costs of commodities in agribusiness.
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