Replication data for: Learning about a New Technology: Pineapple in Ghana
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Project Citation:
Conley, Timothy G., and Udry, Christopher R. Replication data for: Learning about a New Technology: Pineapple in Ghana. Nashville, TN: American Economic Association [publisher], 2010. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2019-10-11. https://doi.org/10.3886/E112329V1
Project Description
Summary:
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This paper investigates the role of social learning in the diffusion of a new agricultural
technology in Ghana. We use unique data on farmers' communication
patterns to define each individual's information neighborhood. Conditional on
many potentially confounding variables, we find evidence that farmers adjust
their inputs to align with those of their information neighbors who were surprisingly
successful in previous periods. The relationship of these input adjustments
to experience further indicates the presence of social learning. In addition,
applying the same method to input choices for another crop, of known technology,
correctly indicates an absence of social learning effects. (JEL D83, O13,
O33, Q16)
Scope of Project
JEL Classification:
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D83 Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
O13 Economic Development: Agriculture; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Other Primary Products
O33 Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
Q16 Agricultural R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services
D83 Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
O13 Economic Development: Agriculture; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Other Primary Products
O33 Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
Q16 Agricultural R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services
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