| The Political Economy of Rural Poverty: The Case for Land Reform Contributor(s): El-Ghonemy, M. Riad (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415040825 ISBN-13: 9780415040822 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $228.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1990 Annotation: Using a wide range of case studies, "The Political Economy of Rural Poverty" illustrates the impact of schemes which result in a partial, complete, or non-existent re-allocation of land. The author finds that land reform can play a major role in stimulating the rural economy, particularly by providing the rural population with greater command over their own food supply. As the incidence of poverty and landlessness increases and food productivity continues to fall in developing countries, the prospects for re-establishing land reform as a high priority need to be addressed. With discussion of countries as diverse as China, India, Egypt, and South Korea, this book offers new insights to anyone working in rural development. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Real Estate - General - Business & Economics | Economics - General - Business & Economics | Money & Monetary Policy |
| Dewey: 333.31 |
| LCCN: 88036484 |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 5.6" W x 8.76" (1.22 lbs) 360 pages |
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| Publisher Description: With the use of wide-ranging case studies the author clearly illustrates the impact of schemes intended to re-allocate land in developing countries. Concluding that land reform can play a major part in stimulating rural economies this book explores the extent to which such policies can successfully reduce poverty and increase agricultural growth. |