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Author-Name: James Fenske
Author-Workplace-Name: St.Anthony’s College, University of Oxford
Title: The Battle for Rubber in Benin
Abstract: At the start of the Second World War, British policies restricted rubber planting in Nigeria's 
Benin region. After Japan occupied Southeast Asia, Britain encouraged maximum production of rubber in Benin. 
Late in the war, officials struggled with the planting boom that had occurred. The war was a period of both 
continuity and change. Producers gained experience and capital. Forestry policies restricting planting survived, 
and output quality continued to occupy officials after the war. The colonial state was hindered by a lack of 
knowledge and resources, and by its pursuit of conflicting objectives in giving incentives to both producers and traders.
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Length: 24 pages
Creation-Date: 2012-10-05
Number: _107
File-URL: http://www.economics.ox.ac.uk/materials/papers/12455/fenske107.pdf
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Handle: RePEc:nuf:esohwp:_107