Authors:

  • Shawn Cole

Excerpt

FAI Video: Shawn Cole Discusses Microinsurance and Factors Affecting Take Up (Part 2). Shawn Cole, June 10, 2013, Video. "Economist Shawn Cole discusses findings from several experiments on rainfall insurance in India and index insurance products. In Part 2 of this FAI video conversation, Cole discusses an experiment that was conducted in Gujarat, India. Here the researchers were interested in understanding what were the barriers to adoption of a particular product. The goal of the study is to help farmers manage risks due to failed monsoons when making production decisions..." Link verified August 21, 2014