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This document discusses risk and the adoption of technology in peasant agriculture. It explains that while technology could help development, farmers often rationally choose not to adopt new technologies due to risk. Adopting technologies like HYVs is risky as yields are more variable, and failure could be catastrophic without insurance or credit markets. This risk aversion can trap farmers in a cycle of low productivity and poverty. The Green Revolution tried to promote technology adoption by reducing risk
- Author
- Slice Le
- Language
- EN