Persistent problems with poverty, population growth, & malnutrition in developing countries are among the most serious issues facing the world. Focusing on the role that agriculture can play in improving economic & nutritional well-being, this book examines the causes, severity, & effects of these problems.
Outlines theory and methods necessary for evaluating research in agriculture, for setting priorities for resource allocation, and assessing the social value of new technologies. Reviews methods such as economic surplus analysis, econometric techniques, mathematical programming procedures, and scoring models in the context of scientific policy, and explains how to apply the methods. Includes numerous b&w charts and tables. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.