Agricultural Commercialization, Economic Development, and Nutrition
Language: English
Published by International Food Policy Research Institute, 1994
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1994. Agriculture. Botany. Johns Hopkins University Press/International Food Policy Research Institute. Very good to near fine cloth and dust jacket 411p. 9/23.
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- Title
- Agricultural Commercialization, Economic Development, and Nutrition
- Author
- von Braun, Joachim and Eileen Kennedy, edited
- Publisher
- International Food Policy Research Institute
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0801847591
- ISBN 13
- 9780801847592
In Agricultural Commercialization, Economic Development, and Nutrition Joachim von Braun and Eileen Kennedy bring together a distinguished group of authorities who present solid empirical data based on a comprehensive conceptual framework. The authors examine the driving forces of commercialization, such as trade policy and infrastructure, and analyze potential risks to the poor. Original case studies based on one to three years of fieldwork by multidisciplinary teams focus on The Gambia, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Zambia, Guatemala, India, China, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.
The authors conclude that commercialization of agriculture can enhance economic development through employment and income growth, which bring about improvements in nutrition, especially for the poor. This is the first comprehensive treatment of the issues that link agricultural commercialization, development, and nutrition. It provides detailed information and highlights specific policies that can further enhance the food security and nutrition effects of agricultural commercialization in a variety of settings.
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"Tackles a key question in development economics, namely are there adverse effects in making agriculture more commercial and if so are they of a large magnitude? It does so by drawing together a wide range of researchers and their work into one very informative volume... A valuable addition to an advanced undergraduate or masters course reading list." -- Economic Journal
"This solid reference work... can be a valuable tool for consultation and interdisciplinary decision making." -- Journal of Developing Areas
"The book is particularly strengthened by the use of household survey data and analysis from the Sudan, Ethiopia, Niger, Botswana, Rwanda and Zimbabwe." -- European Review of Agricultural Economics
"A worthwhile book that will be a useful reference for readers interested in stylised facts about famine in Africa." -- Christophe Muller, Journal of Agricultural Economics
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