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Agriculture-led growth: foodgrains versus export crops in Madagascar

Year: 1993

Type: article

Abstract: This article compares the growth-generating power of alternative agricultural development strategies in Madagascar. Projections from a semi-input-output model and a recently developed social accounting matrix suggest that both paddy and export crops stimulate strong linkages with other sectors of the Malagasy economy. But since paddy output can be increased at lower cost, investment in rehabilitating small irrigated rice perimeters generates 40% to 100% more GOP than a comparable investment in coffee production. Paddy also generates greater employment and a more equitable income distribution.

Source: Agricultural Economics

DOI: 10.1016/0169-5150(93)90011-z

Author: P Dorosh

Institutions: International Food Policy Research Institute, Cornell University, New York State College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural economics and policies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Zero hunger, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2113853834

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Cites: 17

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10