ZHAN Heping, ZHANG Linxiu. Using an Oprobit Model for Empirical Research Concerning the Determinants of the Land Transfer Behavior of Farmers[J]. Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2008, 30(4): 10-14.
ZHAN Heping, ZHANG Linxiu. Using an Oprobit Model for Empirical Research Concerning the Determinants of the Land Transfer Behavior of Farmers[J]. Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2008, 30(4): 10-14. DOI: 10.11835/j.issn.1674-4764.2008.04.003.
This paper begins with a brief introduction to the research status of factors influencing farmers’ land transfer behavior. A model for studying such behavior was set up using an ordered probitOprobit) regressive method. Data from field questionnaires completed by 142 farmers in two counties in Jiangsu Province
P. R. China
show that the land transfer behavior of farmers is related greatly to their family security level
the number of farm laborers
the number of nonfarm laborers
the value of agricultural assets
the number of years of they have held their land
and other factors. We conclude with suggestions to promote the transfer of farmers’ land.