Economics of agricultural development: world food systems and resource use
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| 505 | 8 | |a Recently, agriculture has returned to a position of center stage in the development dialog as food price volatility has increased along with water scarcity, and concerns grow over the effects of climate change on food supply and food security. This new edition of the essential textbook in the field builds on the 2010 edition and reflects the following developments: Growth in foreign demand for land and other natural resources; Significant progress in agricultural and economic development in some low-income countries while others are being left behind; Continued growth in demand for higher-valued farm productsThis 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. | |
| 505 | 8 | |a This book contains a wealth of real world case studies, and is accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank, and a large set of discussion and exam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/."-- | |
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| 505 | 8 | |a 10 -- Human Resources, Family Structure, and Gender RolesPart 4. Getting Agriculture Moving; 11 -- Theories and Strategies for Agricultural Development; 12 -- Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer; 13 -- Land and Labor 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 | |
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| contents | "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 agricultural technologies; The importance of agricultural and macroeconomic policies as related to development and trade, and the successes and failures of such policies; Actions to encourage more rapid agricultural and economic developmentThe globalization of trade in goods, services, and capital has been fundamental to changes being experienced in the agricultural and rural sectors of developing countries. It has major implications for the fight against poverty and food insecurity and for environmental sustainability. Recently, agriculture has returned to a position of center stage in the development dialog as food price volatility has increased along with water scarcity, and concerns grow over the effects of climate change on food supply and food security. This new edition of the essential textbook in the field builds on the 2010 edition and reflects the following developments: Growth in foreign demand for land and other natural resources; Significant progress in agricultural and economic development in some low-income countries while others are being left behind; Continued growth in demand for higher-valued farm productsThis 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. This book contains a wealth of real world case studies, and is accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank, and a large set of discussion and exam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/."-- "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 agricultural technologies - The importance of agricultural and macroeconomic policies as related to development and trade, and the successes and failures of such policies - Actions to encourage more rapid agricultural and economic development This new edition of the essential textbook includes: - Growth in foreign demand for land and other natural resources - Significant progress in agricultural and economic development in some low-income countries while others 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. This book contains a wealth of real world case studies, and is accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank, and a large set of discussion and exam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/"-- Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Part 1. Dimensions of World Food Systems and Development Problems; 1 -- Introduction; 2 -- Poverty, Hunger, and Malnutrition; 3 -- Economics of Food Demand; 4 -- Population; Part 2. Development Theories and the Role of Agriculture; 5 -- Economic Transformation and Growth; 6 -- Development Theory 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 RolesPart 4. Getting Agriculture Moving; 11 -- Theories and Strategies for Agricultural Development; 12 -- Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer; 13 -- Land and Labor 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 PerspectivesGlossary of Selected Terms; Authors Cited; Web Sources; Works Cited; Subject Index |
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| physical | 1 online resource (ix, 466 pages :) illustrations |
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| spelling | Norton, George W. Verfasser aut Economics of agricultural development world food systems and resource use George W. Norton, Jeffrey Alwang, William A. Masters Third edition New York Routledge 2014 1 online resource (ix, 466 pages :) illustrations txt rdacontent c rdamedia cr rdacarrier Routledge textbooks in environmental and agricultural economics Print version record "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 agricultural technologies; The importance of agricultural and macroeconomic policies as related to development and trade, and the successes and failures of such policies; Actions to encourage more rapid agricultural and economic developmentThe globalization of trade in goods, services, and capital has been fundamental to changes being experienced in the agricultural and rural sectors of developing countries. It has major implications for the fight against poverty and food insecurity and for environmental sustainability. Recently, agriculture has returned to a position of center stage in the development dialog as food price volatility has increased along with water scarcity, and concerns grow over the effects of climate change on food supply and food security. This new edition of the essential textbook in the field builds on the 2010 edition and reflects the following developments: Growth in foreign demand for land and other natural resources; Significant progress in agricultural and economic development in some low-income countries while others are being left behind; Continued growth in demand for higher-valued farm productsThis 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. This book contains a wealth of real world case studies, and is accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank, and a large set of discussion and exam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/."-- "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 agricultural technologies - The importance of agricultural and macroeconomic policies as related to development and trade, and the successes and failures of such policies - Actions to encourage more rapid agricultural and economic development This new edition of the essential textbook includes: - Growth in foreign demand for land and other natural resources - Significant progress in agricultural and economic development in some low-income countries while others 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. This book contains a wealth of real world case studies, and is accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank, and a large set of discussion and exam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/"-- Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Part 1. Dimensions of World Food Systems and Development Problems; 1 -- Introduction; 2 -- Poverty, Hunger, and Malnutrition; 3 -- Economics of Food Demand; 4 -- Population; Part 2. Development Theories and the Role of Agriculture; 5 -- Economic Transformation and Growth; 6 -- Development Theory 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 RolesPart 4. Getting Agriculture Moving; 11 -- Theories and Strategies for Agricultural Development; 12 -- Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer; 13 -- Land and Labor 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 PerspectivesGlossary of Selected Terms; Authors Cited; Web Sources; Works Cited; Subject Index Agriculture / Economic aspects BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General bisacsh BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development bisacsh BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / Economics bisacsh Agriculture / Economic aspects fast Landwirtschaft Wirtschaft Agriculture Economic aspects Ernährungssicherung (DE-588)4152826-8 gnd rswk-swf Entwicklung (DE-588)4113450-3 gnd rswk-swf Entwicklungstheorie (DE-588)4121207-1 gnd rswk-swf Landwirtschaft (DE-588)4034402-2 gnd rswk-swf Entwicklungsländer (DE-588)4014954-7 gnd rswk-swf Entwicklungsländer (DE-588)4014954-7 g Landwirtschaft (DE-588)4034402-2 s Entwicklung (DE-588)4113450-3 s 1\p DE-604 Entwicklungstheorie (DE-588)4121207-1 s Ernährungssicherung (DE-588)4152826-8 s 2\p DE-604 Alwang, Jeffrey R. 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| spellingShingle | Norton, George W. Economics of agricultural development world food systems and resource use "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 agricultural technologies; The importance of agricultural and macroeconomic policies as related to development and trade, and the successes and failures of such policies; Actions to encourage more rapid agricultural and economic developmentThe globalization of trade in goods, services, and capital has been fundamental to changes being experienced in the agricultural and rural sectors of developing countries. It has major implications for the fight against poverty and food insecurity and for environmental sustainability. Recently, agriculture has returned to a position of center stage in the development dialog as food price volatility has increased along with water scarcity, and concerns grow over the effects of climate change on food supply and food security. This new edition of the essential textbook in the field builds on the 2010 edition and reflects the following developments: Growth in foreign demand for land and other natural resources; Significant progress in agricultural and economic development in some low-income countries while others are being left behind; Continued growth in demand for higher-valued farm productsThis 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. This book contains a wealth of real world case studies, and is accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank, and a large set of discussion and exam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/."-- "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 agricultural technologies - The importance of agricultural and macroeconomic policies as related to development and trade, and the successes and failures of such policies - Actions to encourage more rapid agricultural and economic development This new edition of the essential textbook includes: - Growth in foreign demand for land and other natural resources - Significant progress in agricultural and economic development in some low-income countries while others 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. This book contains a wealth of real world case studies, and is accompanied by a website that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank, and a large set of discussion and exam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/"-- Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Part 1. Dimensions of World Food Systems and Development Problems; 1 -- Introduction; 2 -- Poverty, Hunger, and Malnutrition; 3 -- Economics of Food Demand; 4 -- Population; Part 2. Development Theories and the Role of Agriculture; 5 -- Economic Transformation and Growth; 6 -- Development Theory 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 RolesPart 4. Getting Agriculture Moving; 11 -- Theories and Strategies for Agricultural Development; 12 -- Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer; 13 -- Land and Labor 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 PerspectivesGlossary of Selected Terms; Authors Cited; Web Sources; Works Cited; Subject Index Agriculture / Economic aspects BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General bisacsh BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development bisacsh BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / Economics bisacsh Agriculture / Economic aspects fast Landwirtschaft Wirtschaft Agriculture Economic aspects Ernährungssicherung (DE-588)4152826-8 gnd Entwicklung (DE-588)4113450-3 gnd Entwicklungstheorie (DE-588)4121207-1 gnd Landwirtschaft (DE-588)4034402-2 gnd |
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| title_full | Economics of agricultural development world food systems and resource use George W. Norton, Jeffrey Alwang, William A. Masters |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Economics of agricultural development world food systems and resource use George W. Norton, Jeffrey Alwang, William A. Masters |
| title_short | Economics of agricultural development |
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| topic | Agriculture / Economic aspects BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General bisacsh BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development bisacsh BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / Economics bisacsh Agriculture / Economic aspects fast Landwirtschaft Wirtschaft Agriculture Economic aspects Ernährungssicherung (DE-588)4152826-8 gnd Entwicklung (DE-588)4113450-3 gnd Entwicklungstheorie (DE-588)4121207-1 gnd Landwirtschaft (DE-588)4034402-2 gnd |
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