Economics of agricultural development : world food systems and resource use /: world food systems and resource use. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: George W. Norton, Jeffrey Alwang, William A. Masters.
• Authors: Norton, George W; Alwang, Jeffrey R; Masters, William A
• Contents: Part 1 Dimensions of World Food and Development Problems; 1. Introduction; 2. Poverty, Hunger, and Health; 3. Economics of Food Demand; 4. Population and Migration; Part 2 Development Theories and the Role of Agriculture; 5. Economic Transformation and Growth; 6. Economic Development Theories and Strategies; Part 3 Agricultural Systems and Resource Use; 7. Agriculture in Traditional Societies; 8. Farming Systems and Their Determinants; 9. Resource Use and Sustainability; 10. Human Resources, Family Structure, and Gender Roles; 11. Theories and Strategies for Agricultural Development; Part 4 Getting Agriculture Moving; 12. Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer; 13. Land and Labor Markets; 14. Inputs, Finance, and Risk; 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
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 338.1091724; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries; Food supply; Poverty -- Developing countries; Sustainable agriculture; Sustainable development; Globalization; Developing countries -- Economic conditions
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000417623; 9781000417609; 9780429316999
• Related ISBNs: 9780367321475; 9780367321482
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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