DOAJ Open Access 2022

MAIZE INDEX INSURANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN A DEVELOPING ECONOMY

B. W. Mazviona

Abstrak

This study provides an evaluation of the effectiveness of the maize index insurance in reducing the risk exposure of small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe. Maize yields and rainfall data for the period 2010–2019 farming season were obtained from AGRITEXT and the NASA website. The Black-Scholes optional pricing framework was applied to estimate the prices of the maize index insurance. The mean root square loss (MRSL) was evaluated for the case where there is no insurance and where there is insurance. MRSL was compared for the two scenarios. The index insurance was found to be efficient in risk reduction as positive changes in MRSL were observed.

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Risk in industry. Risk management

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B. W. Mazviona

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Mazviona, B.W. (2022). MAIZE INDEX INSURANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN A DEVELOPING ECONOMY. https://doi.org/10.17747/2618-947X-2021-4-299-305

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Tahun Terbit: 2022
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.17747/2618-947X-2021-4-299-305
Akses: Open Access ✓