Agricultural Commercialization, Economic Development, and Nutrition

Download or read book Agricultural Commercialization, Economic Development, and Nutrition written by Joachim Von Braun and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.