Agriculture for Economic Development in Africa [electronic resource] : Evidence from Ethiopia / by Emelie Rohne Till.

Part I -- 1 Introduction -- Aim and Contribution -- Case Study Approach -- References -- 2 The Role of Agriculture in Economic Development -- Agriculture for Development -- Agricultural Development -- References -- 3 The Role of the State in Agricultural Development -- Agricultural Policies -- Public Spending on Economic and Agricultural Development -- References -- 4 Sustained Growth and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa -- References -- Part II -- 5 Case Study Context: Ethiopia -- Economic Context -- Political Context -- Policy Context -- Agricultural Context -- Agricultural and Economic Growth in the Twenty-First Century -- References -- Part III -- 6 Methodology -- Data -- Method -- References -- 7 SIO Multiplier Analysis -- Discussion of Results -- References -- 8 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Index.

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This book explores the role of agriculture in long-term economic growth. With a particular focus on Ethiopia, the role of the state in igniting agricultural growth and in sustaining economic growth is highlighted as essential for low-income countries. Taking ideas from both economic history and development economics, the ability of Ethiopia and the rest of Africa to sustain recent rapid growth into something that can tackle the development agenda is discussed, alongside policy suggestions. This book overall presents an optimistic account of Africa and its economic prospects. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in economic development and agricultural economics. Emelie Rohne Till is a Senior Lecturer in Economic History at Lund University.