Table 4

Variable Descriptions

Description
Dependent Variable
Log rice yieldsLog of rice output in the last full season/size of the plot in meters squared
Plot Characteristics
Distance to dwellingDistance from residence to plot in meters/100
AreaArea of the plot in square meters
Borders another plotDummy indicator for whether the plot borders another plot owned by the HH
Flat slopeDummy indicator for plot with a flat slope (base category for slopes)
Slight slopeDummy indicator for plot with a slight slope
Moderate slopeDummy indicator for plot with a moderate slope
Steep slopeDummy indicator for plot with a steep slope
IrrigatedDummy indicator for whether the plot is irrigated
RestrictionsDummy indicator for whether there are restrictions on the type of crop grown
Acquired by nonstate meansDummy indicator for plots that are acquired through the market, inherited, or cleared and occupied
Land Titling Variables
LUCDummy indicator for plot with a LUC (base category: no LUC)
Two household namesDummy indicator for plot with two HH members named in the LUC
One household nameDummy indicator for plot with one HH member named in the LUC
No household namesDummy indicator for plot with no HH members named in the LUC
Two namesDummy indicator for plot with two names in the LUC
Husband’s and wife’s namesDummy indicatory for plot with both husband’s and wife’s name in the LUC
Household Characteristics
Sex headDummy indicator for gender of the HH (=1 if male)
Age headAge of the head of household
Ed1Dummy indicator for HH cannot read and write
Ed2Dummy indicator for HH can read and write but did not complete secondary school
Ed3Dummy indicator for HH completed primary school
Ed4Dummy indicator for HH completed lower secondary school
Ed5Dummy indicator for HH completed upper secondary school
Ed6Dummy indicator for HH has third level qualification
HHsizeNumber of productive household members
  • Note: HH, household head; LUC, land use certificate.