
Order in the Marketplace: How Igbo Informal Markets Operate as Economic Institutions
Contrary to perceptions of chaos or informality, the major Igbo markets of Onitsha, Aba, and Nnewi are sophisticated economic systems governed by deeply rooted cultural, social, and organizational norms. These markets function as institutions—facilitating entrepreneurship, trust, and economic resilience in ways often misunderstood or overlooked.
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