Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/110459 
Year of Publication: 
2015
Series/Report no.: 
GlobalFood Discussion Papers No. 68
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 as they lack necessary skills and assets. This study analyzes the determinants of Globalgap adoption with a special focus on financial literacy. The concept has not been considered yet in technology adoption studies. Our results indicate that financial literacy indeed has a significant impact on the probability to adopt the standard. Our results hold practical implications for development interventions targeting technology and standard adoption and smallholder market integration.
Subjects: 
Technology adoption
food safety standards
financial literacy
developing countries
market integration
JEL: 
Q14
Q12
Q16
O33
C38
C31
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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