Chapter 1. Introduction -- Part I Macro-issues in Agriculture -- Chapter 2. Structural Transformation & Growth: Whither Agriculture in Nepal -- Chapter 3. The Role of Agriculture in Poverty Reduction in Nepal -- Chapter 4. Food Consumption Patterns and Dietary Diversity in Nepal: Implications...

The present investigation has been carried out to analyze the agricultural output growth and contribution of different components to the output growth in the state of Bihar. Results of the analysis depicted mixed trend in growth rates of area under different crops in the state. The production...

"Debates about public expenditure in the agricultural sector have re-opened in many developing and emerging economies because of high budget deficits and changes in public opinion. As a result, agricultural policy in many of these countries is beginning to take a more market-oriented approach to...

Heterogeneity in factor endowments and the degree of specializations induced by comparative advantages are among the crucial factors that affect the overall productivity of the economy. Few studies, however, investigate what strengthens such endowment-related specialization patterns in the...