Vivek Bist MS Thesis Final 05-13.pdf (1.32 MB)
LABOR MIGRATION AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN NEPAL
Continued
migration from rural areas and the associated growth in remittance inflows are
changing basic characteristics of Nepal’s agrarian economy. Using
cross-sectional household survey data covering agricultural production during
the 2013 growing season, this thesis investigates the linkages between
migration and agricultural production in twenty districts of Nepal. This study
focuses on understanding what household and farm characteristics are associated
with migration decisions and destination choices using multinomial logit model.
I also gauge the impact of labor migration and remittance receipts on maize
yield and input levels.
History
Degree Type
- Master of Science
Department
- Agricultural Economics
Campus location
- West Lafayette