Personality traits, technology adoption, and technical efficiency : evidence from smallholder rice farms in Ghana

Ali,Daniel Ayalew; Deininger,Klaus W.; Bowen,Derick

Personality traits, technology adoption, and technical efficiency : evidence from smallholder rice farms in Ghana (English)

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Although a large literature highlights the impact of personality traits on key labor market outcomes, evidence of their impact on agricultural production decisions remains limited. Data from 1,200 Ghanaian rice farmers suggest that noncognitive skills... See More +

Author Ali, Daniel Ayalew; Bowen, Derick; Deininger, Klaus W.;
Document Date 2017/02/02 11:48:00
Document Type Policy Research Working Paper
Report Number WPS7959
Volume No 1
Total Volume(s) 1
Country Ghana;
Region Africa;
Disclosure Date 2017/02/02 10:42:03
Disclosure Status Disclosed
Doc Name Personality traits, technology adoption, and technical efficiency : evidence from smallholder rice farms in Ghana
Language English
Topics Poverty; Agriculture and Food Security; Economic Growth; Gender;
Historic Topics Poverty Reduction; Industry; Macroeconomics and Economic Growth;
Historic SubTopics Economic Theory & Research; Industrial Economics; Inequality; Economic Growth;
Unit Owning Off of Sr VP Dev Econ/Chief Econ (DECVP)
Series Name Policy Research working paper ; no. WPS 7959
Version Type Final

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