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Abstract
Using a discrete choice experiment we examine the role of financial flexibility in
agricultural investment decisions. The data is analyzed with a mixed logit model and
reveals that financial flexibility is an important decision-making factor. Every third participant
indicates that, compared to the criteria profitability and risk, financial flexibility
is even determining his/her investment decision. Furthermore, it was possible to
quantify an economic value for the financial flexibility that is significantly different
from zero.