Rural Household Response to Shocks in Ethiopia. A Household Modelling Approach

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1. Background
• 1.2 Problem Statement
• 1.3. Objectives of the Study
• 1.4. Research Questions
• 1.5. Significance
• 1.6. Scope of the study
• 1.7. organization of the study
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1. Conceptual Discussion and Definitions
• 2.2. Theoretical literature review
• 2.2.1. Household Models
• 2.2.2. Agricultural Household Models

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate the impact of crop mix and rural household response to shocks in Ethiopia, specifically focusing on Ada'a Woreda. The research utilizes a household modeling approach to analyze the determinants of crop diversification and household resilience in the face of various shocks.

• Crop mix and diversification strategies in rural Ethiopia
• Household response to shocks and resilience building
• Impact of shocks on agricultural production and household welfare
• Determinants of crop choice and diversification patterns
• Household modeling and its application in understanding rural dynamics

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One provides an overview of the study's background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and organization. It lays the foundation for understanding the research context and rationale.

Chapter Two delves into the relevant theoretical literature, examining conceptual definitions and theoretical frameworks related to household models and agricultural household models. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on the topic.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this thesis include: crop mix, rural households, shocks, resilience, household modeling, agricultural household models, Ethiopia, Ada'a Woreda, diversification, welfare, determinants of crop choice.