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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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