The Forgotten Property Rights: Evidence on Land Use Rights in Vietnam

World Development DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2010.09.016

Posted: 13 Dec 2014

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Thomas Markussen

University of Copenhagen - Department of Economics

Finn Tarp

University of Copenhagen - Department of Economics

Katleen Van den Broeck

University of Copenhagen

Date Written: January 2011

Abstract

Studies of land property rights usually focus on tenure security and transfer rights. Rights to determine how to use the land are regularly ignored. However, user rights are often limited. Relying on a unique Vietnamese panel data set at both household and plot levels, we show that crop choice restrictions are widespread and prevent crop diversification. Restrictions do not decrease household income, but restricted households work harder, and there are indications that they are supplied with higher quality inputs. Our findings are consistent with the view that it is possible to intervene effectively in agricultural production to promote output and food security. Nevertheless, potential benefits of a more diversified crop pattern must be carefully considered in a period where global food markets are in turmoil.

Suggested Citation

Markussen, Thomas and Tarp, Finn and Van den Broeck, Katleen, The Forgotten Property Rights: Evidence on Land Use Rights in Vietnam (January 2011). World Development DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2010.09.016 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2537357

Thomas Markussen

University of Copenhagen - Department of Economics ( email )

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Finn Tarp (Contact Author)

University of Copenhagen - Department of Economics ( email )

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1353 Copenhagen K.
Denmark

Katleen Van den Broeck

University of Copenhagen ( email )

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