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Why have many developing countries adopted Index insurance instead of farm-level crop insurance?
Why have many developing countries adopted Index insurance instead of farm-level crop insurance?
- To encourage average losses among insured farmers
- To align with U.S. agricultural policies
- Because Index insurance offers better coverage for farmers
- Due to a lack of farm-level information needed to administer farm-level crop insurance (correct)
What is the primary reason for implementing Index insurance in developing countries?
What is the primary reason for implementing Index insurance in developing countries?
- Inadequate farm-level information for administering farm-level crop insurance (correct)
- To provide higher compensation for farmers
- To align with international agricultural standards
- To simplify the insurance process for farmers
What does Index insurance do in the event of average losses among insured farmers in an area?
What does Index insurance do in the event of average losses among insured farmers in an area?
- Pays all insured farmers the same amount based on an estimate of average losses (correct)
- Halts compensation for all insured farmers
- Increases compensation for individual farmers facing losses
- Reduces compensation for individual farmers facing losses
Study Notes
Index Insurance vs Farm-Level Crop Insurance
- Developing countries have adopted Index insurance over farm-level crop insurance due to its simplicity, scalability, and lower operational costs.
- Index insurance is more feasible for developing countries, which often lack the infrastructure and resources to support farm-level crop insurance.
Primary Reason for Implementing Index Insurance
- The primary reason for implementing Index insurance in developing countries is to protect farmers from climate-related risks, such as droughts and floods, which can lead to crop failures.
Index Insurance in the Event of Average Losses
- In the event of average losses among insured farmers in an area, Index insurance provides a payout based on an objective index, such as rainfall or crop yield data.
- This payout is triggered when the index falls below a certain threshold, indicating that the area has experienced a significant loss.
- The payout is equal for all insured farmers in the area, regardless of their individual losses.
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Test your knowledge about farm-level crop insurance and policy alternatives in developing countries. Learn how different insurance programs are implemented based on the availability of farm-level information and political feasibility.
