This paper uses the Ricardian approach to examine how farmers in 11 countries in Africa have adapted to existing climatic conditions. It then estimates the effects of predicted changes in climate while accounting for whatever farmer adaptation might occur. This study differs from earlier ones by using farmers' own perceptions of the value of their land. Previous research, by contrast, has relied on either observed sale prices or net revenues, sometimes...
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2007/08/01
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Document de travail de recherche sur les politiques
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WPS4306
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1
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1
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2010/07/01
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Disclosed
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The impact of climate change on African agriculture : a ricardian approach
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farmer