摘要：There is growing evidence of the increasing role of nonfarm activities in the rural livelihoods. However, empirical evidence on the factors that influence small-holder farmers to diversify into nonfarm activities is still under debate. This study analyses the factors that influence the farmer labour allocation decisions. Theoretical and empirical models are developed to examine the off-farm work participation. Econometric estimates use a sample of farmers from five eastern European countries. The results confirm that the probability to work off-farm responds positively to education and family size while farm size and farming experience has a negative effect. Results also indicate effects of seasonality and life cycle factors on off farm work.
其他摘要：There is growing evidence of the increasing role of nonfarm activities in the rural livelihoods. However, empirical evidence on the factors that influence small-holder farmers to diversify into nonfarm activities is still under debate. This study analyses the factors that influence the farmer labour allocation decisions. Theoretical and empirical models are developed to examine the off-farm work participation. Econometric estimates use a sample of farmers from five eastern European countries. The results confirm that the probability to work off-farm responds positively to education and family size while farm size and farming experience has a negative effect. Results also indicate effects of seasonality and life cycle factors on off farm work.
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