Broad-based Agricultural Development versus Food Self-sufficiency: A General Equilibrium Analysis in India

Broad-based Agricultural Development versus Food Self-sufficiency: A General Equilibrium Analysis in India

Intersectoral linkages are analysed using a CGE model based on a SAM constructed from Indian national accounts data for 1988–89. The model includes the rural non‐farm sector, public sector production and aspects of public policy. Evidence supports the arguments of Chakravarty (1987) and Ahluwalia (1...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of agricultural economics 2002-11, Vol.53 (3), p.567-568
Hauptverfasser: Sen, Sabyasachi, Russell, Noel, Ozanne, Adam
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Agricultural development
Agricultural economics
Agriculture
Economics
Food
General economic equilibrium
India
Self-sufficiency
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Zusammenfassung:Intersectoral linkages are analysed using a CGE model based on a SAM constructed from Indian national accounts data for 1988–89. The model includes the rural non‐farm sector, public sector production and aspects of public policy. Evidence supports the arguments of Chakravarty (1987) and Ahluwalia (1986) regarding the importance of broad‐based agricultural development as opposed to increased production in the food sector alone aimed at achieving food self‐sufficiency.
ISSN:0021-857X
1477-9552
DOI:10.1111/j.1477-9552.2002.tb00038.x