A Regional Economics–Based Research Agenda for Local Food Systems

Kathryn A. Boys and David W. Hughes

Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2013, vol. 3, issue 4

Abstract: The purported benefits of local food systems (LFSs) are extensive and diverse. While a growing general literature has considered various aspects of these systems, this set of issues has not been broadly considered from the perspective of regional economics — a field that is uniquely suited to assess local food systems and the policies that affect them. This commentary attempts to narrow this gap. Research topics are considered that would allow for improved examination of the extent to which LFS directly and indirectly engender local economic growth. Also incorporated are research ideas concerning how to determine the distribution of benefits (socially, across income class, and geographically). In this regard, suggestions are also made concerning how to remove some of the limitations found in current analytical approaches.

Keywords: Production Economics; Agricultural Finance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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