Economics of Agricultural Development: World Food Systems and Resource Use (4) (Routledge Textbooks in Environmental and Agricultural Economics)

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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.
Copyright:
2022

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Book Size:
462 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000417623
Related ISBNs:
9780367321482, 9780367321475, 9780429316999
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
George W. Norton, Jeffrey Alwang, and William A. Masters, The right of George W. Norton, Jeffrey Alwang, and William A. Masters to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections
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Language:
English
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Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences
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