The Economics of American Agriculture: Evolution and Global Development - Evolution and Global Development (Paperback)

This book answers the questions: What is happening to American agriculture, and why? Steven C. Blank uses portfolio theory to analyze both macro- and microeconomic data that paints a clear picture of the trends in agriculture, and explains why these trends are consistent with market evolution and global economic development. He clarifies agriculture's specific role in economic development with a focus on the current and future globalizing commodity markets.The book features empirical research that demonstrates the link between farm-level investment decisions and regional and national economic trends. It shows how the dynamic environment of industrialization and globalization of agriculture is part of a continuing development that is driven by technological innovation. This all points to a future with a very different agricultural production sector and some extremely important policy choices that will face the entire country.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Steven C. Blank
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	488
ISBN-13:	978-0-7656-2229-7
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science Promotions
LSN:	0-7656-2229-7
Barcode:	9780765622297

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