Intensity of income diversification among small-holder farmers in Asayita Woreda, Afar Region, Ethiopia

Autor:	Mohammed Adem, Fentahun Tesafa
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	income diversification fractional response regression income simpson index of diversity Finance HG1-9999 Economic theory. Demography HB1-3840
Zdroj:	Cogent Economics & Finance, Vol 8, Iss 1 (2020)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	2332-2039 23322039
DOI:	10.1080/23322039.2020.1759394
Popis:	This paper examines measuring the intensity of income diversification and identifying the factors which determine level of income diversification in Asayita woreda Eastern part of Afar region. The study used multi stage sampling in combination with stratified and simple random sampling procedures to select kebeles and households. The Simpson Index of Diversity (SID) and Fractional response model were employed to analyse the data collected from a sample of 153 rural households. The level and type of income diversification depends on the accessibility and availability of different income sources. The mean results of degree of income diversification revealed that Simpson Index of Diversity (SID = 0.24) by rural households in the study area. Based on fractional response model educational status, credit utilization, distance from market and access to electric power affect at p
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