Economics of Agricultural Development : World Food Systems and Resource Use - George W. Norton

Economics of Agricultural Development

World Food Systems and Resource Use

By: George W. Norton, William A. Masters, Jeffrey Alwang

Paperback | 2 August 2021 | Edition Number 4

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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.
Industry Reviews

"The book does an excellent job of documenting and explaining the role of agriculture in the development process. Economic concepts are introduced with real world examples in a way that is accessible to students. Topics such as food, poverty, population growth, and trade are treated in a manner that gives a clear picture of the challenges and opportunities facing the world in the 21st century."

- Jacob Ricker-Gilbert, Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, USA

"My students have consistently indicated that they like Economics of Agricultural Development. The discussion questions are especially useful in facilitating learning of theoretical concepts."

- Corinne Valdivia, Professor, Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, USA

"The book covers a lot of useful material and ought to interest students with diverse academic backgrounds."

- A. A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology

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