Journal Article
A Cross-Country Comparison of Rural Income Generating Activities


Published
2010
Journal
World Development 38:48-63Author(s)
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Abstract
This paper uses a newly constructed cross-country database composed of comparable income aggregates to examine the full range of income generating activities carried out by rural households. The analysis paints a clear picture of multiple activities across rural space in countries on all four continents, though less so in the included African countries. For most countries the largest share of income stems from off-farm activities, and the largest share of households has diversified sources of income. Diversification, not specialization, is the norm. Nevertheless, agricultural sources or income remain critically important for rural livelihoods in all countries. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Collection(s)
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