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Economics of agricultural development : world food systems and resource use

Title
Economics of agricultural development : world food systems and resource use / George W. Norton, Jeffrey Alwang, William A. Masters.
Author
Norton, George W.
Publication
New York : Routledge, 2006.

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Additional Authors
  • Alwang, Jeffrey R.
  • Masters, William A.
Description
448 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
Summary
"Economics of Agricultural Development examines the causes, severity, and effects of persistent poverty, rapid population growth, and malnutrition in developing countries. It discusses potential solutions to these problems, and considers the implications of globalization for agriculture, poverty, and the environment."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject
  • Agriculture > Economic aspects > Developing countries
  • Food supply > International cooperation
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Pt. 1. Dimensions of world food and development problems -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Hunger and malnutrition -- 3. Economics of food demand -- 4. Population -- Pt. 2. Development theories and the role of agriculture -- 5. Economic transformation and growth -- 6. Development theory and growth strategies -- Pt. 3. Agricultural systems and resource use -- 7. Agriculture in traditional societies -- 8. Agricultural systems and their determinants -- 9. Resource use and sustainability -- 10. Human resources, family structure, and gender roles -- Pt. 4. Getting agriculture moving -- 11. Theories and strategies for agricultural development -- 12. Research, extension, and education -- 13. Land and labor markets -- 14. Input and credit markets -- 15. Pricing policies and marketing systems -- Pt. 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 and foreign assistance -- 20. Lessons and perspectives.
ISBN
  • 0415770459
  • 0415770467 (pbk.)
OCLC
  • ocm71244982
  • SCSB-8864750
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries