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Structural change in agricultural production: Economics, technology and policy

In: Handbook of Agricultural Economics

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Chavas, Jean-Paul

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Over the last few decades, the structure of agricultural production around the world has been changing. An economic analysis of the factors influencing this evolution is presented. Special attention is given to the role of technology and resource mobility. Linkages with changes in market conditions are also evaluated.

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This chapter was published in: B. L. Gardner & G. C. Rausser (ed.) Handbook of Agricultural Economics, , chapter 05, pages 263-285, 2001.

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B. L. Gardner & G. C. Rausser (ed.), 2001. "Handbook of Agricultural Economics," Handbook of Agricultural Economics, Elsevier, edition 1, volume 1, number 1, June. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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