Markets and States in Tropical Africa :The Political Basis of Agricultural Policies
Markets and States in Tropical Africa :The Political Basis of Agricultural Policies
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Most Africans live in rural areas and derive their incomes from farming; but because African governments follow policies that are adverse to most farmers' interests, these countries fail to produce enough food to feed their populations. Markets and States in Tropical Africa analyzes these and other paradoxical features of development in modern Africa and explores how governments have intervened and diverted resources from farmers to other sectors of society. A classic of the field since its publication in 1981, this edition includes a new preface and chapter.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780520282568 |
| ISBN10 | 0520282566 |
| Number Of Pages | 236 |
| Item Weight | 272 g |
| Product Dimensions | 140 x 210 x 15 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | University of California Press |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Robert H. Bates is the Eaton Professor of the Science of Government at Harvard University, where he has studied and provided consulting assistance in the areas of governmental reform, economic policy reform, and political economy for many countries throughout the world. He is the author of several books, including Open-Economy Politics (1998).