Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Economics of Agricultural Development examines the causes, severity , and effects of poverty, population growth, and malnutrition in develo ping countries. It discusses potential solutions to these problems, pro gress made in many countries in recent years, and the implications of g lobalization for agriculture, poverty, and the environment.Topics cover ed in the book include: Means for utilizing agricultural surpluses to f urther overall economic development; The sustainability of the natural resource environment; Gender issues in relation to agriculture and reso urce use; The contribution of agricultural technologies; The importance of agricultural and macroeconomic policies as related to development a nd trade, and the successes and failures of such policies; Actions to e ncourage more rapid agricultural and economic developmentThe globalizat ion of trade in goods, services, and capital has been fundamental to ch anges being experienced in the agricultural and rural sectors of develo ping countries. It has major implications for the fight against poverty and food insecurity and for environmental sustainability. Recently, ag riculture has returned to a position of center stage in the development dialog as food price volatility has increased along with water scarcit y, and concerns grow over the effects of climate change on food supply and food security. This new edition of the essential textbook in the fi eld builds on the 2010 edition and reflects the following developments: Growth in foreign demand for land and other natural resources; Signifi cant progress in agricultural and economic development in some low-inco me countries while others are being left behind; Continued growth in de mand for higher-valued farm productsThis book is essential reading for undergraduate students seeking to understand the economics of agricultu ral development and the world food system, including environmental and human consequences, international trade, and capital flows. This book c ontains a wealth of real world case studies, and is accompanied by a we bsite that includes powerpoint lectures, a photo bank, and a large set of discussion and exam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/. "-- Provided by publisher.

"Economics of Agricultural Development examines the causes, severity , and effects of poverty, population growth, and malnutrition in develo ping countries. It discusses potential solutions to these problems, pro gress made in many countries in recent years, and the implications of g lobalization for agriculture, poverty, and the environment. Topics cove red in the book include: - Means for utilizing agricultural surpluses t o further overall economic development - The sustainability of the natu ral resource environment - Gender issues in relation to agriculture and resource use - The contribution of agricultural technologies - The imp ortance of agricultural and macroeconomic policies as related to develo pment and trade, and the successes and failures of such policies - Acti ons to encourage more rapid agricultural and economic development This new edition of the essential textbook includes: - Growth in foreign dem and for land and other natural resources - Significant progress in agri cultural and economic development in some low-income countries while ot hers are being left behind - Continued growth in demand for higher-valu ed farm products This book is essential reading for undergraduate stude nts 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 e xam questions at http://ecagdev.agecon.vt.edu/"-- Provided by publis her.