The Supply Response of Subsistence Peasants: The Case of Tefe-growers in Some Districts of Shoa
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1984-06
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A.A.U
Abstract
In an attempt to assess the supply behaviour of
subsistence peas ants , this study concentrated on some
teff (Eragrostis teff) growing peasant associations
within Shoa Adminstrative Region . The associations
were selected on the basis of their open market teff
price levels and the necessl1ry information was obtained
through a survey based on simple random sampling .
Regression and covariance analyses were used for
analyzing the data . The result of the production
anelysis showed that the peasants are efficient in
utilizing the resources (traditional and non-traditional)
at their comnand and henc a superior alternative to
increase production lies on measures intended to
raise the consumption of non- tradional inputs. The
analysis of market behaviour also showed that market
supply o f teff is an increasing function of output .
by and large, the solution to the present food problem
seems to be best served by policies which increase
investment and improve the incentive structure in
favour of the peasant sector .
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The case of Tefe-Growers, Subsistence Peasants, Supply response