Job creation effects are examined as they would apply to social analysis of rural development programming by public or private sector agencies. A synthesis and critique are provided of approaches to valuing the social opportunity cost of labor. These approaches vary according to whether or not...

In contrast to the situation in western countries at the time of their industrialization, it has been and still is impossible for rural labour in China to move to the urban sector for employment. For this and other reasons, including shortage of arable land and population growth, lack of...

In prospective trade negotiations food security needs of poor countries should receive special consideration. Developing countries seeking to improve their food selfreliance should not be denied opportunities to use minimum price supports, management of grain stocks, and protection from lowprice...