household savings, which are primarily financed through increased paternal labor supply. This is the first paper that highlights … this alternative motive for savings in dowry-paying societies. However, we find no impacts of dowry expectations on son …-preferring fertility behaviors and investments in girls. …

China's high household savings rate has attracted great academic interest but remains a puzzle. Potential explanations … primary causes of high levels of savings among Chinese households …

Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) is a technology package consisting of the joint use of improved seeds …, organic and inorganic fertilizers. It is increasingly promoted to enhance soil fertility, crop productivity and income of …