Beyond Food Production - The Role of Agriculture in Poverty Reduction (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

The importance of agricultural growth to poverty reduction is well known, but the specific channels through which the poor can take advantage of growth require further research. Beyond Food Production takes on this challenge, investigating four important channels: rural labor markets, farm incomes, food prices, and linkages to other economic sectors. Using six developing country cases, this study elucidates the mechanisms linking agriculture growth to economic development and the wellbeing of the poor. The evidence shows that governments should view the sector's contribution in wider terms, recognizing both its interaction with other economic sectors, and that labor markets and trade policies can play a critical role in mediating agriculture's impact on poor households' incomes. To achieve effective rural poverty strategies the book calls for a broad economy-wide perspective on the role of agriculture in the overall growth process. This book will be of great interest to students of international agricultural development as well as economists and professionals serving in international development organizations.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2007
Editors:	Fabrizio Bresciani • Alberto Valdes
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84720-075-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Poverty Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Unemployment Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Agriculture & related industries
LSN:	1-84720-075-3
Barcode:	9781847200754

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!