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Rapid agricultural growth is not enough: The Philippines, 1965-80

The Philippine growth experience may be described as a case of agriculture-led development that failed. Rapid agricultural growth during 1965-80 did not translate into sustainable economic growth, and only a small segment of the population benefited to any extent from the observed gains in national...

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Main Author: Bautista, Romeo M.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 1995
Subjects:
agriculture
developing countries
productivity
income
innovation
agricultural development
economic development
industrialization
agricultural policies
poverty
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/157288
Summary:The Philippine growth experience may be described as a case of agriculture-led development that failed. Rapid agricultural growth during 1965-80 did not translate into sustainable economic growth, and only a small segment of the population benefited to any extent from the observed gains in national income.

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