The omission of relevant independent variables in the estimation of agricultural production functions gives rise to mis-specification and biased estimators. Using disaggregated household survey data, this study finds that official positions and education of household heads are important...

The aim of this paper is to review the reforms in the inter-regional transfer system for grain in China and to identify some of their implications. The budget effects of market reform at both central and provincial levels and the direct and indirect effect of the development of the internal...