In Africa, farmers have been reluctant to take up new varieties of staple crops developed to boost smallholder yields and rural incomes. Low fertilizer use is often mentioned as a proximate cause, but some believe the problem originates with incomplete input markets. As a remedy, African governments have introduced technology adoption programs with fertilizer subsidies as a core component. Still, the links between market performance and choices about...
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2013/10/01
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ورقة عمل خاصة ببحوث السياسات
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WPS6681
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2013/10/01
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Disclosed
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A conceptual model of incomplete markets and the consequences for technology adoption policies in Ethiopia
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farmer