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Rural poverty and export farming in Guatemala

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Working paper on rural poverty and the dualistic nature of agrarian structures (dualistic farming) in Guatemala - examines level and trend of rural poverty through indicators such as household income, housing, illiteracy and nutrition; notes paradox of high rate of agricultural development and severe poverty in rural areas; analyses nature of agrarian system leading to internal migration of peasant farmers and aspects of rural employment; focuses on high economic growth and low quality of life index. Bibliography, statistical tables.

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  • Hintermeister A., 1984. "Rural poverty and export farming in Guatemala," ILO Working Papers 992373823402676, International Labour Organization.
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