Date of Graduation
Spring 5-25-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE)
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Economics
First Advisor
Andrew Hobbs
Abstract
As the global populations grow, the need for stronger agricultural resilience in areas with high food insecurity like Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a must. Crop failure due to climate related events has increased substantially over the past decade, raising the risks to vulnerable groups like subsistence farmers. Understanding the effects of climate variability on farmers and their crops is a pivotal step towards increasing resilience and productivity. In this paper I approach this question using a Linear Probability Fixed-effects Model on Tanzanian Panel Survey data with monthly temperature and precipitation for years 2008 to 2013. Results suggest a negative relationship between temperature and maize harvest, with a 1°C increase leading to 18%-20% decrease in yearly harvest. No significant conclusion was drawn from farmers' selling behavior in relation to temperature or precipitation variability.
Recommended Citation
Ndlovu, Zimmi Silonda, "Agricultural Shocks on household stability: A Case study of Tanzania Maize Farmers" (2023). Master's Theses. 1480.
https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/1480
