The World Food Economy - by Luther Tweeten & Douglas Graham & Douglas Southgate (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The questions of population growth and food supply have long been of central concern to economists. <i>The</i> <i>World Food Economy</i> seeks to examine the lessons of the past for wealthy nations, where agricultural output has steadily risen for decades, as well as for developing nations where the advances of the "Green Revolution" in the 1960s have introduced new problems in addition to solutions. This text assesses the challenge of satisfying food demand during the twenty-first century as consumers and producers in every part of the world--rich and poor alike--feel the effects of expanded global commodity trade, food aid, and national legislation in response to globalization. <br /> <ul> <br /> </li> <li>Examines increases in agricultural output and productivity in both the developed and developing worlds</li> <br /> </li> <li>Analyzes the centrality of agricultural development to general economic progress and explores cases where governments attempt to foster economic expansion while neglecting food production</li> <br /> </li> <li>Assesses the challenge of satisfying food demand during the twenty-first century, given the effects of globalization on international trade and national legislation.</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>The questions of population growth and food supply have long been of central concern to economists. <i>The World Food Economy</i> seeks to examine the lessons of the past for wealthy nations, where agricultural output has steadily risen for decades, as well as for developing nations where the advances of the "Green Revolution" in the 1960s have introduced new problems in addition to solutions. <br /> <p>This book assesses the challenge of satisfying food demand during the twenty-first century as consumers and producers in every part of the world - rich and poor alike - feel the effects of expanded global commodity trade, food aid, and national legislation in response to globalization. The difficulties of developing agriculture in the developing world are discussed in the context of food subsidies in Europe and the US.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<i>The World Food Economy</i> is an excellent book written by three well-known authors. This is a brilliant exposition of various dimensions of the world food problem. It is grounded in economic theory but written so that it is easily understood by people without a background in economics."<br /> <i>Andrew Schmitz, University of Florida</i><br /> <p>"This book is a must-read for those who wish to understand the world food economy, a contribution both to the layman's understanding and to the science."<br /> <i>Barry L. Flinchbaugh, Kansas State University</i><br /> </p> <p>"An excellent undergraduate textbook ... .structured clearly ... .Very well written. I am convinced this book will be very popular with students and instructors alike."<br /> <i>European Review of Agricultural Economics</i></p><br><br>""The World Food Economy" is an excellent book written by three well-known authors. This is a brilliant exposition of various dimensions of the world food problem. It is grounded in economic theory but written so that it is easily understood by people without a background in economics." "Andrew Schmitz, University of Florida" <P>"This book is a must-read for those who wish to understand the world food economy, a contribution both to the layman's understanding and to the science." "Barry L. Flinchbaugh, Kansas State University" <P>"An excellent undergraduate textbook ... .structured clearly ... .Very well written. I am convinced this book will be very popular with students and instructors alike." "European Review of Agricultural Economics"<br><br>“"The World Food Economy" is an excellent book written by three well-known authors. This is a brilliant exposition of various dimensions of the world food problem. It is grounded in economic theory but written so that it is easily understood by people without a background in economics.”<BR>"Andrew Schmitz, University of Florida<!--end-->"<BR><P>“This book is a must-read for those who wish to understand the world food economy, a contribution both to the layman’s understanding and to the science.”<BR>"Barry L. Flinchbaugh, Kansas State University" <BR><P>“An excellent undergraduate textbook … .structured clearly … .Very well written. I am convinced this book will be very popular with students and instructors alike.”<BR>"European Review of Agricultural Economics"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Douglas Southgate</b> is Professor of Natural Resource Economics in the Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics Department at Ohio State University. A natural resource economist by training, his previous books include <i>Economic Progress and the Environment</i> and <i>Tropical Forest Conservation</i>. <p><b>Douglas H. Graham</b> is Professor Emeritus of Rural Finance in the Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics Department at Ohio State University.</p> <p><b>Luther Tweeten</b> is Emeritus Anderson Professor of Agricultural Marketing, Trade, and Policy in the Agriculture, Environmental, and Development Economics Department at Ohio State University. He is the author or co-author of over 500 journal articles and seven books, including <i>Foundations of Farm Policy and Agricultural Trade: Principles and Policies</i>.</p>
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