Economics of Agricultural Development
2nd Edition
1st Edition
Published on 21. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
470 pages
978-0-415-49424-3 (ISBN)
Description
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 products
The 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.
The accompanying website is available to view at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/
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 products
The 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.
The accompanying website is available to view at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
43 s/w Zeichnungen, 42 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 85 s/w Abbildungen, 21 s/w Tabellen
43 Line drawings, black and white; 42 Halftones, black and white; 21 Tables, black and white; 85 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-49424-3 (9780415494243)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
George W. Norton | Jeffrey Alwang | William A. Masters
Economics of Agricultural Development
2nd Edition
Book
12/2009
1st Edition
Routledge
€222.84
Withdrawn from sale
Persons
George W. Norton is Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA.
Jeffrey Alwang is Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA.
William A. Masters is Professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
Jeffrey Alwang is Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA.
William A. Masters is Professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
Content
Part 1. Dimensions of World Food and Development Problems 1. Introduction 2. Poverty, Hunger and Nutitition 3. Economics of Food Demand 4. Population Part 2. Development Theories and the Role of Agriculture 5. Economic Transformation and Growth 6. Development Theories and Growth Strategies Part 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 Part 4. Getting Agriculture Moving 11. Theories and Strategies for Agricultural Development 12. Research, Extension, and Education 13. Land and Labour Markets 14. Input and Credit markets 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