Regional and Village Economic Activities: Prosperity and Stagnation in Laupula, Zambia

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Title:	Regional and Village Economic Activities: Prosperity and Stagnation in Laupula, Zambia
Author:	Poewe, Karla O.
Year:	1979
Periodical:	African Studies Review
Volume:	22
Issue:	2
Period:	September
Pages:	77-93
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Zambia
Subjects:	subsistence economy economic development matriarchy Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) Development and Technology Economics and Trade
External link:	https://www.jstor.org/stable/523814
Abstract:	Three interrelated topics are examined: 1) the conflicts and strains prevalent in a matrilineal society; 2) the impact of the industrial-market system on the preexisting tensions; 3) regional and village economic activities in Luapula Province, Zambia. Sections: Introduction - The beginning: structural contradictions of Luapula matriliny - The result: productive individualism within one investment block - Stagnation: river fishing and general economic activities in Lukwesa - Prosperity: economic activities of groups and individuals in Kashikishhi - Earnings of fishermen - Problems of price - Consumption of fishermen - Conclusion: the negative correlation between work and wealth. Ref., notes, tab.