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Get in the Zone: The Risk-Adjusted Welfare Effects of Data-Driven Approaches to Determine Index Insurance Zones

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  • Benami, Elinor
  • Hobbs, Andrew
  • Jin, Zhenong
  • Carter, Michael R.

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  • Benami, Elinor & Hobbs, Andrew & Jin, Zhenong & Carter, Michael R., 2023. "Get in the Zone: The Risk-Adjusted Welfare Effects of Data-Driven Approaches to Determine Index Insurance Zones," 2023 Annual Meeting, July 23-25, Washington D.C. 335932, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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    1. Nestor Gandelman & Ruben Hernandez-Murillo, 2015. "Risk Aversion at the Country Level," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, vol. 97(1), pages 53-66.
    2. Michael Carter & Alain de Janvry & Elisabeth Sadoulet & Alexandros Sarris, 2017. "Index Insurance for Developing Country Agriculture: A Reassessment," Annual Review of Economics, Annual Reviews, vol. 9(1), pages 421-438, October.
    3. Michael Carter & Alain de Janvry & Elisabeth Sadoulet & Alexandros Sarris, 2017. "Index Insurance for Developing Country Agriculture: A Reassessment," Annual Review of Resource Economics, Annual Reviews, vol. 9(1), pages 421-438, October.
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