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- 1Choice set formation
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- 1Brent Swallow (Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology)
- 1Bruno Wichmann (Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology)
- 1Luckert, Martin (Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology)
- 1Marcoul, Philippe (Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology)
- 1Mohapatra, Sandeep (Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology)
- 1Wichmann, Bruno (Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology)
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Spring 2015
Rural populations in developing countries face problems of persistent poverty and imperfect markets associated with credit, capital and insurance despite many government efforts and initiatives. This study investigates the role that social networks can play in addressing some of these concerns...
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Fall 2014
Informal institutions such as social networks are often drawn upon in order to protect households from market failures. Social networks often involve gift giving both within and outside the family network to cope with production uncertainties and food insecurity. But some community members avoid...
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Using Discrete Choice Models to Estimate Non-market Values: Effects of Choice Set Formation and Social Networks
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Discrete choice models are often used to estimate non-market values. In standard models, individuals make choices considering all possible alternatives. However, in reality, the set of alternatives individuals consider may differ. Moreover, these choice sets may be influenced by the individual's...