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A spatial analysis of participation in RDP measures: a case study in Emilia Romagna Region
Full text linkA large body of literature has highlighted and analysed the issues which affect the quality and the reliability of evaluation results of the RDPs measure. In addition to weaknesses in the specification of objectives, measurement of the additionality, several authors have pointed-out a lack in evaluation of the cross-effects across space of the measure.
The objective of this contribution is to develop a spatial analysis of the participation rate in the measure 121, highlighting, as a determinant, the effect of the set of priorities established by the local administration. The analysis is realised by two steps: the first is the realisation of an Exploratory Spatial Description Analysis (ESDA) of the participation rate in the Emilia Romagna Municipalities and the second is the development of a spatial econometric model of the participation rate in measure 121.
Results highlight the relevance of the spatial analysis in improving the predictability of the participation to rural development measures. In particular they show a positive effect of the neighbouring and of the spatial location in the explanation of the participation rate; the results also show the effect of the priority mechanism implemented by each
province in determining participation
Non-parametric micro Statistical Matching techniques: some developments (Tecniche micro non-parametriche per Statistical Matching: alcuni sviluppi)
No full textSometimes, the integration of different data sources is the only suitable solution to microdata shortage. Among the several data integration methodologies, Statistical Matching (SM) imputation allows to integrate different datasets when the same records are not uniquely identifiable through the observed variables and/or beyond a modelled rescaling procedure from an observed sample. Particularly, nonparametric micro SM imputation (“hot deck”) techniques allow researchers both to work always with observed (real) data and to avoid model misspecification bias. Nevertheless, non-parametric methods still lack a proper theoretical formalisation and a sound methodology to evaluate the imputation quality. Therefore, we propose new combinations of distance functions and “hot deck” techniques, analysing how
they perform in different donor-recipient datasets scenarios and elaborating a robust, recursive strategy for the imputation validation
The Impact of the SFP System on Italian Farmland Prices and Tenure Contracts
Full text linkThe connection between policy and other context variables and land markets is at the core of the policy debate, including the present reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. Factor markets are a central issue in analyses of farm development and of agricultural sector vitality. Among the different production factors, land is one of the most studied. The land market is an imperfect market, because of its low substitutability, poor transparency and high transaction costs. It is characterised by a low number of transactions and a local dimension, and is also influenced by economic, policy and institutional frameworks. In particular, the agricultural economics literature has highlighted the effects of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on factor markets (Floyd, 1965; Parsch et al., 1998; Latruffe and Le Mouel, 2006; Ciaian and Swinnen, 2006; Bartolini et al., 2011) and specifically studied the way in which the CAP reforms have changed these effects over time. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the estimation of the potential effects of the CAP reform on propensity to transaction, particularly comparing the effect of different new instruments/policy settings with the current policy (CAP health check) used as a baseline. The work is focused on three of new policy instruments within the post 2013 CAP reform proposal: regionalization, greening and capping. The first and second are analysed in more detail. The analysis will be based on a survey of farmers in the Province of Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy. The questionnaire focuses on mechanism of access to land and related incentives towards different land use/economic behaviour. The survey includes information about respondent characteristics (farm, farmer, household and payments received) and stated intention about potential changes in land operated under alternative agricultural policy scenarios (particularly the post-2013 reform proposals
L’irrigazione e il valore dell’informazione
Full text linkCome conseguenza dei cambiamenti climatici, in Europa si sta verificando un concomitante aumento delle superfici destinate a colture irrigue e una riduzione della disponibilità di risorse idriche. L’irrigazione di precisione è una nuova frontiera per ottimizzare l’uso dell’acqua. Il progetto europeo Figaro 2013-2016.
Multi Actor Platforms to support the development of future rural policies: A pilot application in the Emilia-Romagna region
No full textImpact of post-2013 CAP reform on land markets: evidence from farm surveys and farm-level modelling
Full text linkThe connection between policy and other context variables and land markets is at the core of the policy
debate, including the present reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. The objective if this paper is to
evaluate the impact of the post 2013 CAP policy instruments on the land market in the Province of Bologna
(Italy), based on a combination of survey and modelling information. Attention is particularly focused on the
regionalization of payments and considers both potential reactions by individual farms and their interaction
on the market. Modelling and survey information show a reaction of the land demand to the shift from the
historical to the regionalised payments, with opposite reactions by different farms, hence incentives to
adaptation through land markets exchange (rent). The regionalized payment seems to be more capitalized
into the land value, at the margin, as long as it is less connected to entitlement. As a result, the
regionalisation would cause increased rental prices. Survey information, however also reveals a major
uncertainty by farmers in interpreting and devising an appropriate reaction to the expected reform
I benefici ambientali dell’attività irrigua: una valutazione combinata all’interno del Consorzio della Bonifica Renana
Full text linkIn Italia, i Consorzi di Bonifica sono incaricati della gestione dell’acqua irrigua. Il costo di tale servizio è recuperato attraverso le tariffe
dirette agli agricoltori. Anche i residenti beneficiano del servizio per la presenza di acqua nei canali durante il periodo estivo. L’obiettivo
della presente ricerca è quello di stimare la percezione di tali benefici e valutarne economicamente l’entità
Innovation in European food SMEs: determinants and links between types
Full text linkThe food sector has traditionally been considered one with the lowest research and development expenditure to value added ratio. In recent decades, however, the business environment has become more demanding in terms of technological inputs for reasons related to food safety, quality and also the globalisation of the food market. This provides a strong incentive to innovate, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) seeking to remain in business.
Most businesses operating in the food sector belong to the SME category which, based on the literature, tends to have a low level of research capacity.
This study seeks to identify determinants of the types of innovation adopted and associations between them by analysing a sample of European food SMEs. For this purpose a non-parametric analysis, namely the classification tree technique, is carried out. The main finding is that due to the technological factors inherent in the food industry, a tight linkage exists between product, process and market innovation. Moreover, the study shows that collaboration between competitors encourages SMEs to engage in market, process and business model innovation. Conversely, synergy with suppliers and customers supports product innovation
Water Policy, Productivity and Economic Efficiency
No full textThis special issue aims to encourage debate and dialogue on water policy in this perspective, focusing on the future of water as a productive factor; in particular, high quality papers illustrating original research or comprehensive reviews are sought on the following issues:
•Economic analysis of experiences and open issues with innovative management of water for crop production.
•Production and efficiency effects of innovative policy instruments and mechanisms (water markets, auctions, pricing mechanisms).
•Ex-post and ex ante policy evaluation approaches, methods and tools, and their application to cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis of water policy measures from the point of view of economic efficiency and productivity.
•Efficiency effects of coordination between water policy and specific sector policies (e.g. agriculture, energy).
•Water policy and viability of economic sectors in the context of drought and climate change.
•Water policy and wider economic and social issues (global economy, international markets, food security).
•Water policy and competitiveness
An Assessment of Disproportionate Costs in WFD: The Experience of Emilia-Romagna
Full text linkThis study develops a methodology for the assessment of disproportionate costs according to the Water Framework Directive guidelines. The originality of the approach lies in the focus on the interdependencies between water bodies and the consideration of the multiple interactions between measures and pressures. However, the broad architecture of the study fits into a wider assessment procedure, already developed in recent studies. Specifically, a cost effectiveness analysis, implemented to select an efficient combination of measures, is integrated with a cost benefit analysis, which allows for the evaluation of the economic feasibility of the proposed actions. This methodology is applied to the Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy). In spite of the uncertainties in the estimations of costs and benefits, the study enables the identification of areas where disproportionate costs are more likely to occur. The results show that disproportionality tends to increase from foothill regions, where most of the functional uses of regional water resources are found, to plain areas, where the sources of pressure tend to be located. Finally, the study offers policy direction for the selection of measures in the case study region
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