Abstract: In 2010, primary school in Malawi began in September, three months earlier than in 2009. I show that this change forced households to sell crops early, when prices are low. The effect is limited to households with school children, increases w... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Virtual event: Selling Crops Early to Pay for School: A Large-Scale Experiment in Malawi
Abstract: In 2010, primary school in Malawi began in September, three months earlier than in 2009. I show that this change forced households to sell crops early, when prices are low. The effect is limited to households with school children, increases w... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program