Evaluating the effects of farm programs. Results from propensity score matching.

Pufahl, Andrea and Weiss, Christoph (2007) Evaluating the effects of farm programs. Results from propensity score matching. Department of Economics Working Paper Series, 113. Inst. für Volkswirtschaftstheorie und -politik, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna.

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Abstract

The paper applies a non-parametric propensity score matching approach to evaluate the effects of two types of farm programs (agri-environment (AE) programs and the less favoured area (LFA) scheme) on input use and farm output of individual farms in Germany. The analysis reveals a positive and significant treatment effect of the LFA scheme for farm sales and the area under cultivation. Participants in AE schemes are found to significantly increase the area under cultivation (in particular grassland), resulting in a decrease of livestock densities. Furthermore, participation in AE programs significantly reduced the purchase of farm chemicals (fertilizer, pesticide). We also find substantial differences in the treatment effect between individual farms (heterogeneous treatment effects). Farms which can generate the largest benefit from the program are most likely to participate. (authors' abstract)

Item Type:	Paper
Keywords:	evaluation / farm programs / propensity score matching
Classification Codes:	RVK QS 700 ; JEL Q12, Q18, C21
Divisions:	Departments > Volkswirtschaft
Depositing User:	Repository Administrator
Date Deposited:	28 Nov 2007 14:25
Last Modified:	22 Oct 2019 00:41
URI:	https://epub.wu.ac.at/id/eprint/1486

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