| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5050577 | Ecological Economics | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Farm level panel data from India are used to analyze health impacts of Bt cotton. ⺠Fixed-effects models show that Bt significantly reduces the use of toxic pesticides. ⺠Thus, Bt helps to avoid several million cases of farmer pesticide poisoning every year. ⺠These effects entail annual health cost savings of 14-51 million US$. ⺠The positive health externalities have increased over time.
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Authors
Shahzad Kouser, Matin Qaim,