This book examines the causes, severity, and effects of poverty, population growth, and malnutrition in developing countries. It discusses potential solutions to these problems, progress made in many countries in recent years, and the implications of globalization for agriculture, poverty, and the environment. "The book does an excellent job of documenting and explaining the role of agriculture in the development process. Economic concepts are introduced with real world examples in a way that is accessible to students. Topics such as food, poverty, population growth, and trade are treated in a manner that gives a clear picture of the challenges and opportunities facing the world in the 21st century." - Jacob Ricker-Gilbert, Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, USA "My students have consistently indicated that they like Economics of Agricultural Development. The discussion questions are especially useful in facilitating learning of theoretical concepts." - Corinne Valdivia, Professor, Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, USA