Thirtle, Colin G.; Piesse, Jenifer; Lusigi, Angela; … - In: Journal of development economics 71 (2003) 2, pp. 605-624
The paper applies the sequential Malmquist index to calculate multi-lateral, multi-factor productivity (MFP) indices for agriculture in the 18 districts and the commercial sector of Botswana from 1981 to 1996. The MFP index grew at an average rate of 1.7% per annum, led by the regions that...