Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/107784 
Year of Publication: 
2015
Series/Report no.: 
GlobalFood Discussion Papers No. 63
Publisher: 
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Research Training Group (RTG) 1666 - GlobalFood, Göttingen
Abstract: 
The transformation of the global agrifood system is characterized by the increasing importance of food safety and quality standards. This trend is challenging farmers in countries like Guatemala, who often lack necessary skills and assets. We contribute to the ongoing discussion about the impact of standards on smallholder farmers by considering impact heterogeneity. By using propensity score matching techniques, we show that farmers with a higher level of financial literacy seem to benefit more from standard adoption than those with lower levels of financial literacy. Our results hold important practical implications for exporters, standard setters and development organizations.
Subjects: 
food safety standards
financial literacy
developing countries
impact analysis
propensity score matching
impact heterogeneity
JEL: 
Q14
Q12
Q16
O33
C31
I26
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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