ESSP Working Paper 47 " Measuring Aspirations: Discussion and Example from Ethiopia " by Tanguy Bernard and Alemayehu Seyoum Taffesse. Abstract: Individuals’ aspirations and their consequences for future-oriented behavior have received increased attention in development economics literature in recent years. At this stage, however, each study relies on ad hoc empirical instruments to measure aspirations, […]
New ESSP Publication: ‘Beyond Fatalism: An Empirical Explora-tion of Self-Efficacy and Aspirations Fail-ure in Ethiopia’
ESSP Working Paper 46 "Beyond Fatalism: An Empirical Exploration of Self-Efficacy and Aspirations Failure in Ethiopia" by Tanguy Bernard, Stefan Dercon, and Alemayehu Seyoum Taffesse. Abstract: Fatalism is considered pervasive, especially in many poor communities. In this paper, we explore whether fatalistic beliefs have implications for the attitudes and behavior of poor rural households toward […]
New ESSP Publication: ‘Spatial Analysis of Livestock Production Patterns in Ethiopia’
ESSP II Working Paper 44 "Spatial Analysis of Livestock Production Patterns in Ethiopia" by Helina Tilahun and Emily Schmidt. Abstract: The livestock sector is a large contributor to the Ethiopian economy as well as a mainstay in the livelihoods of many Ethiopians. It comprised 11 percent of national GDP and 24 percent of agricultural GDP […]
New ESSP Publication: ‘Assessing the Long-term Impact of Microcredit on Rural Poverty: Does the Timing and Length of Participation Matter?’
ESSP II Working Paper 43 "Assessing the Long-term Impact of Microcredit on Rural Poverty: Does the Timing and Length of Participation Matter?" by Guush Berhane and Cornelis Gardebroek.. Abstract: In recent years, microfinance institutions are seen as beacons of hope to help eradicate poverty through, among others, providing credit to poor rural households. Availability of […]
New ESSP Publication: ‘Household and Plot Level Impact of Sustainable Land and Watershed Management (SLWM) Practices in the Blue Nile’
ESSP II Working Paper 42 "Household and Plot Level Impact of Sustainable Land and Watershed Management (SLWM) Practices in the Blue Nile" by Emily Schmidt and Fanaye Tadesse. Abstract: Land degradation and water shortages are major issues in developing countries, contributing to reduced economic output, lower growth potential and increased poverty. The immediate trade-off between […]
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