Economic Consequences of Long-Distance Trade in East Africa: The Disease Factor

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Title:	Economic Consequences of Long-Distance Trade in East Africa: The Disease Factor
Author:	Hartwig, Gerald W.
Year:	1975
Periodical:	African Studies Review
Volume:	18
Issue:	2
Period:	September
Pages:	63-73
Language:	English
Geographic term:	East Africa
Subjects:	long-distance trade Kerebe diseases Economics and Trade Inter-African Relations international relations
External link:	https://www.jstor.org/stable/523451
Abstract:	The more critically long-distance trade is examined, the more dimensions emerge which appear essential for an evaluation of its impact. One consequence worthy of consideration is the disease factor. The specific data to be examined here emanate from the Tanzanian Kerebe who inhabited an island/peninsula in the southeastern Victoria Nyanza during the 19th century. The discussion suggests the probable degree of disease impact upon the Kerebe. Sections: Epidemic diseases - Trade and subsequent economic changes - Ramifications of trade - Implications of epidemic disease - Future considerations. Notes; ref.