Chayanov's model of peasant household resource allocation and its relevance to Mbere Division, Eastern Kenya
- 1 October 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of Development Studies
- Vol. 15 (1) , 59-86
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00220387808421701
Abstract
This paper considers whether the key variables governing household resource allocation in Mbere, eastern Kenya, can be identified. The starting point is Chayanov's theory of peasant household resource allocation. Following an outline of the main features of his theory, a brief description of Mbere is presented, and then the extent to which the theory can explain the economic behaviour of Mbere households is considered. Finally the elements of an alternative model are suggested, which, while based on Chayanov, incorporates additional explanatory variables.Keywords
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