We assess the extent and cost of misallocation in agriculture in less-developed countries comparing the analysis at the … plot and farm levels. Using detailed data from Uganda, we show that the plot-level analysis leads to extremely large … two empirical limitations of the plot as unit of analysis: excess measurement error and near constant returns to scale …

appear to vary greatly, seemingly in conflict with a model of efficient allocation across farms. In this paper, we present a … theoretical framework for distinguishing between measurement error, unobserved heterogeneity, and potential misallocation. Using … rich panel data from farms in Tanzania and Uganda, we estimate our model using a flexible specification in which we allow …

appear to vary greatly, seemingly in conflict with a model of efficient allocation across farms. In this paper, we present a … theoretical framework for distinguishing between measurement error, unobserved heterogeneity, and potential misallocation. Using … rich panel data from farms in Tanzania and Uganda, we estimate our model using a flexible specification in which we allow …