The complex dynamics of smallholder technology adoption: the case of SRI in Madagascar
This article explores the dynamics of smallholder technology adoption, with particular reference to a high-yielding, low external input rice production method in Madagascar. We present a simple model of technology adoption by farm households in an environment of incomplete financial and land markets. We then use a probit model and symmetrically censored least squares estimation of a dynamic tobit model to analyze the decisions to adopt, expand, and disadopt the method. We find that seasonal liquidity constraints discourage adoption by poorer farmers. Learning effects-both from extension agents and from other farmers-exert significant influence over adoption decisions. Copyright 2006 International Association of Agricultural Economists.
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2006
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Authors: | Moser, Christine M. ; Barrett, Christopher B. |
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Agricultural Economics. - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE, ISSN 0169-5150. - Vol. 35.2006, 3, p. 373-388
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International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE |
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