Public economics

Pathology

Archaeology

Poverty

Mathematics

Selection bias

Economic growth

Agriculture

Welfare

Statistics

Multinomial logistic regression

Machine learning

Econometrics

Survey data collection

Economics

Geography

Computer science

Multinomial probit

Agricultural economics

Market economy

Endogeneity

Panel data

Probit model

Medicine

Agricultural Economics

Using plot level panel data and multinomial endogenous switching regression, this article analyzes the adoption and welfare impacts of multiple agricultural technologies in eastern Zambia. We adapt a multinomial endogenous switching/treatment effect regression framework to correct for selection bias and endogeneity originating from both observed and unobserved heterogeneity. Results indicate that joint adoption of multiple agricultural technologies had greater impacts on crop yields, household incomes, and poverty than the adoption of individual components of the technology package. Our findings suggest that efforts aimed at raising household incomes and reducing poverty should focus on promoting the adoption of multiple agricultural technologies through provision of improved support services such as extension and input supply.

Adoption and welfare impacts of multiple agricultural technologies: evidence from eastern Zambia