IMPACT OF COOPERATIVISM ON INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT IN SMALLHOLD FARMING IN GOIÁS: EVIDENCE FROM 2017
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Propensity Score Matching, Productivity, Impact Evaluation, EmaterAbstract
Cooperative is an important and traditional form of organization in smallholding farming for improving operational and economic performance of rural properties, with positive effects to society such as job and income generation and food production. We aimed to provide evidence about the causal effect on cooperative membership and better performance of rural properties. We aimed to assess the effect of cooperative membership on gross income, yield, and employment in smallholding farming in the State of Goiás, Brazil. We used Propensity Score Matching to avoid self-selection bias and a database (5,781 smallholder farmers, 1,173 of that with cooperative membership) from a state agency of rural extension (Emater). Results point out that cooperative membership increase annual agricultural revenue in R$ 14,400.00, yield in R$ 768.00, and agricultural employment in 0.235 units. Thus, we have some evidence of causal effect on cooperative membership and better performance of smallholding farming, then, policies aiming to increase cooperative membership among smallholding farmers in Goiás leads to a positive impact on performance indicators.
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