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| Birol, Ekin; Asare-Marfo, Dorene; Ayele, Gezahegn; Mensah-Bonsu, Akwasi; Ndirangu, Lydia K.; Okpukpara, Benjamin; Roy, Devesh; Yakhshilikov, Yorbol. |
| In this paper we investigate the role of poultry in the livelihoods portfolios of households and the impact of supply and demand shocks that may be caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on various livelihoods outcomes of households in four Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The study countries include Ethiopia and Kenya in East Africa and Ghana and Nigeria in West Africa. These countries represent a spectrum of SSA countries in terms of disease status, role of poultry sector and means of disease spread. By using nationally representative household level secondary data and discrete choice methods (probit model and zero inflated negative binomial model) we profile the household, farm and regional characteristics of those households who are... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI); Demand shock; Supply shock; Livelihoods; Probit model; Zero inflated negative binomial model; Propensity score matching; Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/97084 |
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| Juvancic, Luka; Erjavec, Emil. |
| The paper attempts to quantify determinants influencing dynamics of employment decisions on agricultural households in Slovenia and to test specific aspects of labour reallocation during transition period by application of agricultural household model. Through the use of 1991-2000 panel data for 22,055 farm households, quantitative analysis of intertemporal employment decisions of farm holders is carried out by the use of probit techniques. Determinants tested refer to personal characteristics of reference persons (gender, age, education level, opportunity off-farm income), household characteristics (size, structure),characteristics of the agricultural holding (economic size, labour input,labour intensity) and local labour market conditions. The model... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Employment decisions; Mobility of labour supply; Off-farm employment; Probit model; Labor and Human Capital; J2; J6. |
| Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/25840 |
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| Aadland, David; Koplin, Van. |
| Successful formation and long-term stability of cooperative ventures is often linked to the perceived fairness of the cost and resource allocations that these ventures employ. Indeed, the lack of a consensus over what basis should be used for gauging equitable allocation can undermine the prospects for collaboration. We use irrigation cost sharing as a context for examining the equity basis selections of cooperative ventures that successfully form and endure. Our analysis reveals that these selections are explained by features of the cooperative environment and inequities in the derived benefits from the irrigation water. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Irrigation; Cost allocation; Equity; Probit model; Risk and Uncertainty. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/117146 |
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| Zhao, Xueyan. |
| Although an illegal commodity, Australian marijuana market is estimated to be in the size of as large as $5 billion annually. Understanding the consumer behaviour of illicit drug consumption is essential in drug policy debate. Using micro unit data from the most recent National Drug Strategy Household Surveys, ordered Probit model is estimated to study the effects of some social, economic and demographic factors on the frequency of an individual’s marijuana consumption. A sequential model is also estimated that examines separately the decisions of whether to participate in regular consumption and how often to consume the drug. Results indicate that some factors may have opposite effects on the two decisions. |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Illicit drugs; Marijuana demand; Probit model; Demand and Price Analysis. |
| Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58276 |
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| Hu, Wuyang; Chen, Kevin Z.. |
| In combination with the emergence of genetically modified (GM) food, there has been an urgent call for GM labeling to provide relevant information disclosure. Using data collected in Beijing, China, this study attempts to address the issue of whether different types of information may have distinct impacts on consumers’ stated purchasing decisions. Three types of information are used in this study: one is generic and the other two are linked with two important implications of GM technology—human health and the environment. Results verify that consumers’ purchasing decisions are affected by different types of information through their attitudes and personal characteristics. This finding has potential implications for establishing various GM marketing... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: China; Genetically modified (GM) food; Labeling information; Probit model; Vegetable oil; Agribusiness; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/90639 |
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| Bhandari, Humnath; Pandey, Sushil. |
| This article examines the economics of groundwater irrigation and shallow tubewell (STW) ownership decision making, using farm-level data collected from 324 households in Nepal. STW irrigation generated a significant positive effect on rice yield and farmers’ incomes. Based on a probit model, the farm size, land fragmentation, access to electricity, and access to credit were found to significantly influence farmers’ decisions to own STWs. Although the water market benefited poor farmers, it is too small and monopolistic. Policy reforms needed to make groundwater accessible to the poor majority include effective credit programs, investments in rural electrification, and public sector support for promoting suitable pumping technologies |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Groundwater irrigation; Probit model; Shallow tubewell; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Crop Production/Industries; Food Security and Poverty; C25; O33. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43759 |
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| Corsi, Alessandro. |
| The succession in family farm is a critical issue: it not only involves the transmission of wealth, but also of specific skills and of specific farm management techniques. Since a large share of farmers in Italy are old, the lack of prospective successors in their farms would imply that a change in the farm management will take place. In some cases this might lead to the abandonment of farms and to degradation of the territory. It is therefore important to explore the conditions under which a farm household can transmit the farm management within the household itself. In our paper we try to assess which are the determinants of the likely farm succession within the family and we test in a developed country the hypothesis put forward by Rosenzweig and Wolpin... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Farm household; Succession; Farm specific knowledge; Probit model; Farm Management; J43; Q12. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/25500 |
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| Du, Xin; Zhang, Heng-ming; Tian, Qi; Zhou, Jian-hua. |
| Crop residue recycling can improve the quality of the cropland, and it has multiple economic and ecological benefits. However, such practice is with low adoption due to different constraints. In this paper, we use the survey data from Baoding, Hebei province, and use the probit model to explore how the agricultural machinery purchase subsidies affect the mechanized crop residue recycling. The results showed that several factors that affect farmers in adopting the practice of mechanized crop residue crop recycling. Among these factors, the cost of adopting such practice is significant. The agricultural machinery purchase subsidies can effectively reduce me cost of such practice, as well as promote mechanized crop residue recycling. The paper also proposed... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agricultural machinery purchase subsidies; Mechanized crop residue recycling; Probit model; China; Agribusiness. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/117251 |
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| Van Tassell, Larry W.; Yang, Bozheng; Phillips, Clynn. |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department depredation payments were established to increase landowner tolerance toward, and this the supply of, certain types of wildlife. This study examined how socio-economic and demographic characteristics of farmers and ranchers in Wyoming relate to tolerance toward wildlife and depredation claim submission. The severity of depredation and landowner satisfaction with the depredation policy were evaluated. The financial stability and economic intent of farmers and ranchers significantly influenced tolerance toward wildlife. Landowners tended to be less tolerant of depredation ensuing from elk. The complexity of the submission process was a deterrent to damage claim submissions. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Depredation; Probit model; Wildlife; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2000 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15394 |
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