This paper examines how farmers have adapted their livestock operation to the current climate in each agro-ecological zone in Africa. The authors examine how climate has affected the farmer's choice to raise livestock or not and the choice of animal species. To measure adaptation, the analysis regresses the farmer's choice on climate, soil, water flow, and socio-economic variables. The findings show that climate does in fact affect the farmer's decision...
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2008/04/01
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政策研究报告
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WPS4601
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1
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2010/07/01
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Disclosed
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Differential adaptation strategies by agro-ecological zones in African livestock management
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anatomy