Agricultural land: Inequality and insecurity
Land is indispensable to agricultural production and, thus, a critical resource in sustaining agriculture-based livelihoods. Moreover, land as property may facilitate access to credit when used as collateral, further facilitating productive activities. Land ownership also constitutes a buffer agains...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | Inglés |
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International Food Policy Research Institute
2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155256 |
| Summary: | Land is indispensable to agricultural production and, thus, a critical resource in sustaining agriculture-based livelihoods. Moreover, land as property may facilitate access to credit when used as collateral, further facilitating productive activities. Land ownership also constitutes a buffer against shocks, as it can often be rented out, mortgaged, or sold when cash needs are high. |
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