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Estimating Adoption Behavior From Time Of Adoption Data: The Case Of Computers In California

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  • McWilliams, Bruce
  • Zilberman, David

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Time of adoption as the variable representing technology adoption is preferable to a dichotomous adopt/not-adopt variable, since it provides insight into the diffusion process and indicates intensity of adoption. This paper develops a methodology for estimating the time of adoption and applies it to computer adoption in agriculture.

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  • McWilliams, Bruce & Zilberman, David, 1991. "Estimating Adoption Behavior From Time Of Adoption Data: The Case Of Computers In California," 1991 Annual Meeting, August 4-7, Manhattan, Kansas 271254, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea91:271254
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.271254
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