The Role of Farmers' Behavioral Attitudes and Heterogeneity in Futures Contracts Usage
基于440名农民的分层数据，使用聚类分析和结构方程模型，发现农民在期货使用上存在异质性，且风险态度等心理因素在不同群体中作用不同。
Abstract The relationship between farmers' behavioral attitudes and use of futures contracts is examined, taking into account non‐directly observable variables and the heterogeneity of farmers. The relationships are tested on a stratified data sample of 440 farmers. Cluster analysis and covariance structure equation models are used to validate the relationships. Farmers are found not to be homogenous regarding the factors influencing their use of futures. Heterogeneity at the segment level masked important effects at the aggregate level, notably risk attitude. Furthermore, several psychological constructs for farmers related to market orientation, risk exposure, market performance and entrepreneurial behavior play important roles in their use of futures contracts