Economics of Agricultural Development: 2nd

The globalization of goods, services and capital for agriculture is fundamental to the future of developing countries and has major implications for the fight against poverty and sustainability of the environment. In recent years, agriculture has once again returned to a position of centre stage as food price volatility has led countries to re-examine their development strategies.This new edition of the essential textbook in the field builds on the 2006 original and reflects the following developments:- the increased impact of climate change- issues affecting agricultural markets such as bio-fuels, the rise in farm prices and energy costs- the move to higher valued agricultural productsThe book contains a wealth of real world case studies and is now accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank and a large set of discussion and exam questions.

Preface	p. vii
Dimensions of World Food and Development Problems	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Poverty, Hunger, and Malnutrition	p. 25
Economics of Food Demand	p. 47
Population	p. 69
Development Theories and the Role of Agriculture	p. 87
Economic Transformation and Growth	p. 89
Development Theory and Growth Strategies	p. 112
Agricultural Systems and Resource Use	p. 129
Agriculture in Traditional Societies	p. 131
Agricultural Systems and Their Determinants	p. 146
Resource Use and Sustainability	p. 161
Human Resources, Family Structure, and Gender Roles	p. 185
Getting Agriculture Moving	p. 205
Theories and Strategies for Agricultural Development	p. 207
Research, Extension, and Education	p. 227
Land and Labor Markets	p. 260
Input and Credit Markets	p. 281
Pricing Policies and Marketing Systems	p. 301
Agricultural Development in an Interdependent World	p. 325
Agriculture and International Trade	p. 327
Trade Policies, Negotiations, and Agreements	p. 349
Macroeconomic Policies and Agricultural Development	p. 365
Capital Flows, Foreign Assistance, and Food Aid	p. 393
Lessons and Perspectives	p. 415
Glossary of Selected Terms	p. 429
Authors Cited	p. 435
Works Cited	p. 439
Subject Index	p. 450
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