Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics Environmental and Ecological Economics

摘要

Examines the long-term impact of large-scale agricultural land acquisition and considers options to minimize risks and capitalize on opportunities for poverty reduction and economic growth. Discusses land expansion-drivers, underlying factors, and key effects; whether the recent "land rush" is different; the scope for, and desirability of, land expansion; the policy, legal, and institutional framework; and moving from challenge to opportunity.