Browsing School of Agriculture and Food Security by Author "Alene, Arega D"
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Economic efficiency and supply response of women as farm managers: Comparative evidence from Western Kenya
Alene, Arega D; Manyong, Victor M; Omanya, Gospel O; Mignouna, Hodeba D; Bokanga, Mpoko; Odhiambo, George D (Pergamon, 2008-07-01)This paper assessed the relative economic efficiency and output supply and input demand responses of women farmers in western Kenya. The results showed that women are as technically and allocatively efficient as men. ... -
Smallholder market participation under transactions costs: Maize supply and fertilizer demand in Kenya
Alene, Arega D; Omanya, G; Bokanga, M; Odhiambo, G; Manyong, V.M; Mignouna, H.D (Pergamon, 2008-08-08)This paper assessed the effects of transactions costs—relative to price and non-price factors—on smallholder marketed surplus and input use in Kenya. A selectivity model was used that accounts for the effects of transactions ...