This brief presents insights from a research project that explores the impact of a complementary pair of products that will enable poor farmers to better manage agricultural risk, especially by helping them accumulate assets and increase productivity even in the face of shocks.
Weather Insurance, Price Information, and Hedging: Helping the Poor Manage Risk
Shawn Cole, Raghabendra Chattopadhyay, Stefan Hunt, Jeremy Tobacman, Petia Topalova
2008