Publication Date:
2012-08-03
Description:
The spatial distribution of organic farming can be explained by combining the traditional location factors that account for spatial heterogeneity with the concept of spatial dependence. We present a theoretical model that explains a farmer's decision to convert to organic farming, and this conceptual framework is then implemented in a spatial lag model by using secondary data for Germany at the county level. The results support the assertion that agglomeration effects are important in the organic farming sector. Potential policy implications include a concentration of development measures for organic farming in certain regions.
Keywords:
C21 - Cross-Sectional Models
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Spatial Models
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Treatment Effect Models, O13 - Agriculture
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Natural Resources
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Energy
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Environment
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Other Primary Products, R12 - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity
Print ISSN:
0165-1587
Electronic ISSN:
1464-3618
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Economics
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