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Exploring the theories, determinants and policy-options of street vending: a demand-side approach

Igudia, E. (2020) Exploring the theories, determinants and policy-options of street vending: a demand-side approach. Urban Studies. 57(1), pp. 56-67. 1360-063X.

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Abstract:
Street vending has been a common feature of urban centres for several decades, with a relatively high proportion of developing countries’ populations depending on it for employment, income or survival. Taking a supply-side approach, studies have shown that urban planners’ responses to street vending have followed the modernism theory. In this paper, we take a demand-side (buyer-focused) approach to studying street vending, which to date has received little attention from the academic community. Employing data from Lagos state, Nigeria, we report four explanations underpinning the demand-side of street vending: formal economy failures, social/redistributive, financial gains, and multifeature. These are, in turn, explained by individuals’ marital status, level of education, and perception. Our findings highlight the need for urban planners to embrace pragmatic policies in addressing these demand-side drivers of street vending and use of urban space, rather than criminalising its actors.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Street vending, hawkers, demand-side, emerging market, theories, determinants, policy
Creators:
Igudia, E.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Economics, Intl Relations & Development
Date:
1 January 2020
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 56-67
Journal or Publication Title:
Urban Studies
Volume:
57
Number:
1
Number of Pages:
11
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/0042098019835736
ISSN:
1360-063X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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