Abstract: We conduct an artefactual field experiment in endogenously formed groups in rural Malawi to investigate social influence in risk taking. Treatments vary whether individuals observe the behavior of a formally elected leader, an external leader, or a random peer. Results show social influence in risk taking with differential influence by leader type. The decisions […]
International Women’s Day 2022: 10 Years of WEAI (Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index)
Ten years ago, IFPRI & partners launched WEAI, the first direct tool that measures women's empowerment & inclusion in agriculture. Find videos, publications, events, & more at the WEAI Resource Center.
Virtual Event: Follow the Leader? A Field Experiment on Social Influence
Abstract: We conduct an artefactual field experiment in endogenously formed groups in rural Malawi to investigate social influence in risk taking. Treatments vary whether individuals observe the behavior of a formally elected leader, an external leader, or a random peer. Results show social influence in risk taking with differential influence by leader type. The decisions […]
IFPRI Maize Market Report February 2022
The Monthly Maize Market Reports are developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi, with the main goal of providing clear and accurate daily maize price data in selected markets throughout Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested in maize markets in Malawi, namely producers, traders, consumers, or other agricultural stakeholders. Highlights Retail […]
Virtual event: Labor Calendars and Rural Poverty: A Case Study for Malawi
Abstract: The persistence of rural poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa is a major challenge for meeting the Sustainable Development Goal on poverty eradication. Using detailed data for Malawi, we investigate the association between seasonality in labor calendars and poverty. We find that (1) seasonality in rural labor calendars runs deep, accounting for 2/3 of total rural […]
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