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Optimal Groundwater Extraction under the Linear Response and Plateau Technology
Wang, Chenggang; Segarra, Eduardo - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2009
This paper studies the optimal management of groundwater resources when agronomic and hydrologic constraints bind the … use of groundwater for irrigation. The binding constraints lead to a perfectly inelastic demand for groundwater. In the … case of symmetric agents the social and private rates of groundwater extraction coincide with one another and commonality …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010913569
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Impacts of Agrifood Market Transformation during Globalization on the Poor's Rural Nonfarm Employment: Lessons for Rural Business Development Programs
Stamoulis, Kostas G.; Pingali, Prabhu L.; Reardon, Thomas - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2006
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005805116
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Understanding Market potential for biodiesel in Spain: A Pilot study based on consumer preferences
Gracia, Azucena; Barreiro-Hurle, Jesus; Perez y Perez, Luis - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2009
The production and use of biodiesel is an important alternative in Europe to diminish the emission of gases in order to fulfill the Kyoto protocol goals. Supported by the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the production of biodiesel has increased in Europe but the consumption is only of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011069570
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Labour allocation patterns of rural households to agriculture and forest activities in Kakamega district, Western Kenya
Sikei, Geophrey; Odhiambo, Mark O.; Olwande, John - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2009
Communities adjacent to forest are faced with a challenge of balancing their labour allocation decisions to the different household activities. This study was done around Kakamega forest in Western Kenya and examined empirically the factors influencing households’ labour allocation to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010880042
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Expectations towards Geographical Indications-Empirical Evidence from India
Neetha, Rose C.D.; Kotrakerebasegowda, Umesh - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2012
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010880283
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Facilitating access to rural services in Vietnam: The invisible social capital link
Hoang Dinh, Quoc; Dufhues, Thomas; Buchenrieder, Gertrud - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2012
This paper investigates the effects of network based individual social capital on the access of rural households to services. In the context of development economics, an innovative data collection approach is used to determine network based social capital. The approach originates from the field...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010880311
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Forest Management Decentralization in Kenya: Effects on Household Farm Forestry Decisions in Kakamega
Ogada, Maurice Juma - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2012
This study investigates the factors that influence participation of households in devolved system of forest management by joining community forest associations (CFA). It further employs Propensity Score Matching (PSM) to measure the impact of household’s participation in CFA on farm forestry...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010880348
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Natural resources and livelihood concepts in monitoring rural development in Madagascar : issues of measurement and interpretation
Benoit-Cattin, Michel; Andrianirina, Nicole - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2012
Development can be seen as an asset portfolio management process, be it at national or household level. In Madagascar, there is a network of rural observatories which, for several years, has monitored numerous households in a number of different regions. To ensure a solid analytical base, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010913940
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CDM afforestation for managing water, energy and rural income nexus in irrigated drylands
Djanibekov, Utkur; Djanibekov, Nodir; Khamzina, Asia - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2012
Rural livelihood in arid irrigated areas is hampered by water scarcity, land degradation and climate change. Studies showed a possibility to tackle these challenges by establishing tree plantations on marginal croplands as supported by the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) forestation programs....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010913986
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The Impact of Natural and Manmade Disasters on Household Welfare
Sawada, Yasuyuki - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2006
In this paper, we provide selective evidence on the impact of natural and manmade disasters on household welfare. First, we consider ex ante risk management and ex post risk-coping behaviors separately, showing evidence from the Asian economic crisis, earthquakes, and tsunami disasters. Second,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005483944