LONGRUN CHANGES IN WORLD FOOD SUPPLY AND DEMAND: IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE POLICY

Charles E. Hanrahan, Francis S. Urban and J. Larry Deaton

No 276840, Staff Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: A steady growth in food production in the developing countries since 1950 was accompanied by increased use of land and water resources and by the application of new technologies in agricultural production. Rapid population growth in the developing countries, growth in per capita income, relative stability of food prices--except during the 1970's--and government policies influenced world food demand. Malnutrition continues to be a problem for many vulnerable groups in the developing countries. U.S. development assistance policy should focus attention on the following: nutrition and other aspects of wellbeing in relation to U.S. security interests in developing countries, agricultural policies, development and dissemination of technology, and U.S. aid in relation to international lending programs.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Demand and Price Analysis; International Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 47
Date: 1984-01
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.276840

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