Overview
- Brings together seminal papers from leading figure in development economics
- Proposes ways for farmers to maximise profits
- Analyses economic development from a social justice and economic efficiency perspective
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The papers in this book study economic development from the perspective of social justice and economic efficiency; exploring the role of land tenure and productivity in Indian agriculture. Junankar discusses the efficiency of small farms versus large farms, and the role of share-cropping tenancy.
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction
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Land Tenure, Agricultural Productivity and Taxation
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Poverty, Mobility and Inequality
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Do Farmers in Developing Countries Maximise Profits?
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Informal Labour Markets
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Microfinance and Women’s Empowerment
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Reviews
“Combining theoretical discussion and rich empirical analysis, this book has successfully filled a void left by existing development economics literature. The book provides readers with plenty of information regarding the role of agriculture in the process of development, which was usually omitted in previous development economics literature. … This book takes one of the most important issues with which relevant economic analysis should be welcomed. This book will gain a broad readership among economists and students in development economics.” (Jianqing Ruan, China Agricultural Economic Review, Vol. 9 (1), 2017)
“The papers on development gathered together by Raja Junankar in this volume witness to a critically minded, technically equipped, free spirit tackling one of the most important issues with which relevant economic analysis should be concerned.” (G. C. Harcourt, Visiting Professorial Fellow at UNSW, Australia)
“Raja Junankar has been a leading figure in development economics for more than four decades. He has contributed important work from factor markets and agriculture, to the dynamics of technological change, to inequality and beyond. He has thought hard and deeply about the goals and processes of development, and this collection of papers is of great value.” (Nicholas Stern, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)
“Throughout Raja Junankar’s long career, his work has been marked by a healthy mix of history and mathematics as well as conventional and unorthodox approaches. All of these strands of thinking are exhibited in this volume. Newcomers to development economics and veterans alike will be able to benefit from it.” (Gary Fields, Cornell University, USA)
“This impressive book has a wide range, from a clear and succinct survey of the main trends in development economics to an in depth consideration of issues that still remain essential. It should be essential reading for students, researchers and policy makers.” (Jayati Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India)
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Raja Junankar studied at the London School of Economics, and has a Ph.D. from the University of Essex, UK. He has held research and teaching appointments in Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, India, and the United States of America. He has published several books and refereed papers in leading national and international journals. He is an Emeritus Professor, University of Western Sydney and Honorary Professor, UNSW Australia.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Development Economics
Book Subtitle: The Role of Agriculture in Development
Authors: P. N. Raja Junankar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137555229
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-55521-2Published: 14 March 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-55522-9Published: 26 May 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 233
Topics: Development Economics, Regional/Spatial Science, Labor Economics, Agriculture, Microeconomics