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Numerous governments have responded by introducing substantial price subsidies, but solving an allocation problem by introducing price distortions has unclear welfare implications. We present results from a theory-guided experiment on fertilizer adoption among Ugandan farmers, finding that there exists a group of farmers with high returns to fertilizer, who would not adopt at the market price but can be induced to adopt with a 30% subsidy. Furthermore, consistent with adoption frictions due to  liquidity constraints, we find that a cash transfer is sufficient to eliminate the need for subsidies. These findings tie into broader ideas on second-best policymaking (Lipsey and Lancaster, 1956) and have important implications for fertilizer policy in Africa.","geographic_units":[{"name":"Africa","code":"AFR"}],"output":[{"type":"Working Paper","description":"Policy Research Working Papers (PRWP)","title":"Credit Constraints And Capital Allocation In Agriculture: Theory And Evidence From Uganda"}],"language":[{"name":"English","code":"EN"}],"technology_requirements":"Runtime: 30 minutes","disclaimer":"The materials in the reproducibility packages are distributed as they were prepared by the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development\/The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this event do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Bank, the Executive Directors of the World Bank, or the governments they represent. 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