Improving index-based drought insurance in varying topography: evaluating basis risk based on perceptions of Nicaraguan hillside farmers
This paper discusses a methodology to model precipitation indices and premium prices for index-based drought insurance for smallholders. Spatial basis risk, which is borne by the insured, is a problem, especially in variable topography. Also, site-specific drought risk needs to be estimated accurate...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Public Library of Science
2012
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/41975 |
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