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econ.GN2021★ 14 cited
Optimal index insurance and basis risk decomposition: an application to Kenya
Matthieu Stigler, David Lobell
Index insurance is a promising tool to reduce the risk faced by farmers, but high basis risk, which arises from imperfect correlation between the index and individual farm yields,…
econ.GN2021★ 81 cited
Using Satellite Imagery and Machine Learning to Estimate the Livelihood Impact of Electricity Access
Nathan Ratledge, Gabe Cadamuro, Brandon de la Cuesta +2
In many regions of the world, sparse data on key economic outcomes inhibits the development, targeting, and evaluation of public policy. We demonstrate how advancements in satellit…
econ.GN2020★ 4 cited
On the benefits of index insurance in US agriculture: a large-scale analysis using satellite data
Matthieu Stigler, David Lobell
Index insurance has been promoted as a promising solution for reducing agricultural risk compared to traditional farm-based insurance. By linking payouts to a regional factor inste…