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| Petrick, Martin; Carter, Michael R.. |
| Agricultural transition in the former Soviet Union has, surprisingly for many observers, not led to a widespread adoption of individual farming. This article attempts to understand some previously neglected forces behind this outcome. It develops a theoretical model of farm restructuring in which managers exploit the preferences of workers for conformity within a social reference group to cement their own power. The model provides a rationale for the persistent support among workers and managers to the status-quo organisation, despite the availability of a more efficient individual farming option. Based on empirical evidence, we argue that managers have an incentive to keep horizons of workers limited by sheltering them from pro-reform influences. Polar... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Agricultural transition; Former Soviet Union; Social interaction effects; Farm restructuring.; Farm Management. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7788 |
