In this paper we assess the importance of heterogeneity and selectivefertility in altering estimates and interpretations of the determinants ofthe human capital of children. We set out a sequential model of humancapital investments in children incorporating endogenous fertility andheterogeneity...

This paper investigates the determinants of rice seed variety choice inIndonesia with respect to a meta-profit function. Varietal choice ismodeled as depending on the profitability of high yielding varieties of seedrelative to traditional varieties of seed, the schooling of cultivators...