The Food Security Role of Domestic Agriculture in Developing Countries and its Measurment

Jaeok Lee

Journal of Rural Development/Nongchon-Gyeongje, 2004, vol. 27, issue 4

Abstract: In this paper, the concepts and means to achieve food security with minimum costs are outlined theoretically, followed by the description of public good aspect of food security. Situations and issues regarding food security of developing countries are also explained. Nextly, a list of food security indicators are suggested based on the definition and elements of food security for the purpose of cross-country comparison of food security situation.

Keywords: Food; Security; and; Poverty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.288249

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