Is small better? : a comparison of the effect of large and small dams on cropland productivity in South Africa (English)

The authors estimate and compare the effects of small and large irrigation dams on cropland productivity in South Africa. To this end, the authors construct a panel data set of South African river basins. The econometric analysis reveals that although large dams increase cropland productivity downstream, they have a negative effect on cropland within the vicinity. However, their existence can enhance the relatively small positive impact of local small...

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Blanc, Elodie;

Strobl,Eric;
Document Date
2013/09/10
Document Type
Journal Article
Report Number
112415
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
South Africa,
Region
Eastern and Southern Africa,
Disclosure Date
2017/03/01
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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Is small better? : a comparison of the effect of large and small dams on cropland productivity in South Africa
Keywords
dam

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Blanc, Elodie; Strobl,Eric.

Is small better? : a comparison of the effect of large and small dams on cropland productivity in South Africa (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/492141488366012357

Is small better? : a comparison of the effect of large and small dams on cropland productivity in South Africa (English)

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