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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
economics, econometrics and finance
Cropland Allocation Effects of Agricultural Input Subsidies in Malawi
World Development, Volume 40, No. 1, Year 2012
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Description
We measure the impacts of Malawi's Farm Input Subsidy Program on the cropland allocation decisions of farmers in Kasungu and Machinga districts in central and southern Malawi. Using a two-step regression strategy to control for endogenous selection into the program, we find positive correlations between participation in the program and the amount of land planted with maize and tobacco. Furthermore, results suggest that participating households simplified crop production by allocating less land to other crops (e.g., groundnuts, soybeans, and dry beans). Our findings have implications for policies aimed at promoting both food self-sufficiency and crop diversification in low income settings. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Chibwana, C.
Malawi, Lilongwe
International Food Policy Research Institute
Fisher, Monica G.
Malawi, Lilongwe
International Food Policy Research Institute
Shively, Gerald E.
United States, West Lafayette
Purdue University
Norway, As
Norges Miljø- og Biovitenskapelige Universitet
Statistics
Citations: 248
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.worlddev.2011.04.022
ISSN:
0305750X
Research Areas
Food Security
Substance Abuse
Study Locations
Malawi