Risk perception, farmer−herder conflicts and production decisions: evidence from Nigeria
研究了尼日利亚农村家庭对农牧民冲突的风险感知如何影响其生产决策，发现高风险感知会减少化肥使用、增加务农时间，且风险规避家庭租入耕地更少。
Abstract This paper investigates the influence of the risk perception of farmer−herder (FH) conflicts on rural households’ production decisions. Extending the farm household model to include the risk perception of farmer−herder conflicts, we test hypotheses derived using primary data from 401 rural households in Nigeria. Results indicate that higher risk perception of FH conflict reduces fertiliser use and increases the time allocated for farm work. Dividing households based on their risk aversion, we find that risk-averse households rent-in significantly less cropland compared to risk-taking households. Findings highlight the need for policies that sustainably tackle FH conflicts for improved agricultural production.