Women farmers and community well-being under modeling uncertainty
This research examines the association between woman farmers and community well-being using U.S. county-level data and finds that a higher share of farms operated or owned by women in a county is associated with higher rates of new business formation, longer life expectancies, and lower poverty rates. Read a related news article here.
Authors: Claudia Schmidt, Steven C. Deller, Stephan J. Goetz
Publication: Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy Date Published: January 16, 2024