Economics of Agricultural Development - World Food Systems and Resource Use (Hardcover, 4th edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Textbooks in Environmental and Agricultural Economics
Release date:	August 2021
First published:	2022
Authors:	George W. Norton • Jeffrey Alwang • William A. Masters
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	474
Edition:	4th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-32147-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science Books > Business & Economics > Economics > International economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Agriculture & related industries Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > General
LSN:	0-367-32147-5
Barcode:	9780367321475

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