Introduction to the Economics of Agricultural Development

Name: Introduction to the Economics of Agricultural Development
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ISBN: 9780070479227

ISBN-10: 0070479224

ISBN-13: 9780070479227

Edition: 1993

Authors: George W. Norton

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"With hunger, massive population growth, and poverty among the most critical problems of our time, agricultural development must play an undeniably key role in their solution. Problems must be targeted, education must be developed, and solutions must be achieved." "Enter Norton and Alwang's Introduction to Economics of Agricultural Development." "These well-known and respected authors have written a book that helps readers better understand agricultural development and enables them to acquire the analytical skills that will enhance their capability to solve development problems." "The book interprets standard neoclassical economic theory while also illustrating the importance of modifying…

Book details

Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 404
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Preface
Dimensions of World Food and Development Problems	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Food Supplies and Nutrition	p. 22
Food Demand and Its Interaction with Supply	p. 38
Population and Migration	p. 57
Development Theories and the Role of Agriculture	p. 75
Sources of Economic Growth	p. 77
Theories of Economic Development	p. 95
The Role of Agriculture in Economic Development	p. 116
Traditional Agriculture and Comparative Agricultural Systems	p. 131
Traditional Agriculture	p. 133
Comparative Agricultural Systems and the Roles of Women	p. 149
Getting Agriculture Moving	p. 167
Agricultural Development Theories and Strategies	p. 169
Land Tenure and Reform	p. 190
Environmental Problems and Policies	p. 206
Input and Credit Policies	p. 227
Pricing Policies and Marketing Systems	p. 242
Research, Extension, and Education	p. 262
Agricultural Development in an Interdependent World	p. 291
Trade and Agricultural Development	p. 293
Macroeconomic Policies and Agricultural Development	p. 320
Foreign Development Assistance	p. 347
Lessons and Perspectives	p. 369
Glossary of Selected Terms	p. 380
Author Index	p. 385
Subject Index	p. 388
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