1. Introduction -- 1.1. Scope and purpose of the study -- 1.2. Outline of the contents -- 1.3. A reader’s guide -- 2. Planning in Developing Countries -- 2.1. Simplifying the planning process: planning in stages -- 2.2. Saving, income distribution and project choice -- 2.3. Optimal policies,...

Household characteristics are commonly used to explain variation in smallholderefficiency levels. The underlying assumption is that differences in intended behaviorare well described by such variables, while there is no a priori reason that this is thecase. Moreover, heterogeneity in farmer...

Household characteristics are commonly used to explain variation in smallholder efficiency levels. The underlying assumption is that differences in intended behavior are well described by such variables, while there is no a priori reason that this is the case. Moreover, heterogeneity in farmer...