Economics of agricultural development : world food systems and resource use
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Economics of agricultural development : world food systems and resource use
（Routledge textbooks in environmental and agricultural economics）
Routledge, 2022
4th ed
- : hbk
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Previous ed.: 2015
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Economics of Agricultural Development examines the causes, severity, and effects of poverty, population growth, and malnutrition in developing countries. It discusses potential solutions to these problems, progress made in many countries in recent years, and the implications of globalization for agriculture, poverty, and the environment.
Topics covered in the book include:
Means for utilizing agricultural surpluses to further overall economic development
The sustainability of the natural resource environment
Gender issues in relation to agriculture and resource use
The contribution of improved technologies to agricultural development
The importance of agricultural policies and institutions to development and trade
Actions to encourage more rapid agricultural and economic development
This new edition reflects the following developments:
Growth in environmental challenges due to climate change
Continued progress in agricultural and economic development in many low-income
countries while other countries and regions are being left behind
Continued growth in demand for higher-valued farm products
This book is essential reading for undergraduate students seeking to understand the economics of agricultural development and the world food system, including environmental and human consequences, international trade, and capital flows. It contains a wealth of real-world case studies and is accompanied by a website.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Dimensions of World Food and Development Problems
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Poverty, Hunger, and Health
- 3. Economics of Food Demand
- 4. Population and Migration
- Part 2. Development Theories and the Role of Agriculture
- 5. Economic Transformation and Growth
- 6. Economic Development Theories and Strategies
- Part 3 Agricultural Systems and Resource Use
- 7. Agriculture in Traditional Societies
- 8. Farming Systems and Their Determinants
- 9. Resource Use and Sustainability
- 10. Human Resources, Family Structure, and Gender Roles
- 11. Theories and Strategies for Agricultural Development
- Part 4 Getting Agriculture Moving
- 12. Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer
- 13. Land and Labor Markets
- 14. Inputs, Finance, and Risk
- 15. Pricing Policies and Marketing Systems
- Part 5 Agricultural Development in an Interdependent World
- 16. Agriculture and International Trade
- 17. Trade Policies, Negotiations, and Agreements
- 18. Macroeconomic Policies and Agricultural Development
- 19. Capital Flows, Foreign Assistance, and Food Aid
- 20. Lessons and Perspectives
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