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Differences in Agricultural Research and Productivity Among 26 Countries

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  • Frisvold, George B.
  • Lomax, Eugene

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Public investment in agricultural research is one of the major factors accounting for differences in agricultural productivity among countries. Research in agriculture measurably raises agricultural productivity. Research investment and productivity increase as a country's level of economic development increases. This report examines the contribution of research and other policy factors on agricultural productivity in 26 countries at various stages of economic development. It also explores differences among these countries in their willingness to make public investment in agricultural research.

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  • Frisvold, George B. & Lomax, Eugene, 1991. "Differences in Agricultural Research and Productivity Among 26 Countries," Agricultural Economic Reports 308150, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uerser:308150
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.308150
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