Intrahousehold Productivity Differentials and Land Quality in the Sudan Savanna of Mali
研究马里家庭农场中不同成员管理的土地在化肥使用和生产力上的差异，发现引入土壤质量指标后，性别和代际生产力差距缩小，但女性土地肥力较低可能反映不同的生产目标。
Inefficient allocation of resources has been documented in West African farming systems where food is produced by extended family farms on multiple plots managed by different members. We revisit this question in Mali by testing fertilizer use and productivity differentials, while introducing soil nutrient measurements as indicators of land quality. In contrast with previous studies, we find little evidence that intrahousehold allocation of fertilizer is inefficient. Gender and generation gaps in productivity persist but lessen as we control for land quality. Findings suggest that women’s fields may be less fertile but may also reflect distinctive objectives and modes of production. <i></i>