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The ‘Green Revolution’ and Economic Development

The Process and its Impact in Bangladesh

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  • © 1991

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Authors:
  1. Mohammad Alauddin

    1. University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

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  2. Clement Tisdell

    1. University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
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  2. Bangladesh’s Economy, Bangladeshi Agriculture and the Issues Raised by the ‘Green Revolution’

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 1-14

  3. New Technology, Growth Rates and Sources of Increased Agricultural Output Growth in Bangladesh

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 15-50

  4. Measuring the Contribution of Biochemical Technology to Increased Land Productivity in Bangladesh

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 51-70

  5. Regional Variations in Growth Patterns of Bangladeshi Foodgrain Production and Yield

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 71-90

  6. Reduced Diversity of Crops, Narrowing of Diets and Changes in Consumer Welfare

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 91-99

  7. Market Analysis, Surpluses, Income Distribution and Technologically Induced Shifts in Supply

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 100-117

  8. Patterns and Determinants of Farm-Level Adoption and Diffusion of High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) and their Technology

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 118-159

  9. Poverty, Resource Distribution and Security: The Impact of New Agricultural Technology in Rural Bangladesh

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 160-179

  10. The ‘Green Revolution’ and Variability of Bangladeshi Foodgrain Production and Yield: An Analysis of Time Series Data

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 180-202

  11. New Agricultural Technology and Instability of Foodgrain Production and Yield: An Inter-Temporal and Inter-Regional Perspective

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 203-226

  12. New Crop Varieties: Impact on Diversification and Stability of Yields

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 227-245

  13. Trends in and Projections of Bangladeshi Food Production and Dependence on Imported Food

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 246-262

  14. New Agricultural Technology and Sustainable Food Production in Bangladesh

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 263-282

  15. Concluding Overview and Comments

    • Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell
    Pages 283-291

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 292-322
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About this book

'Green-Revolution' technologies have transformed the countryside of many less developed countries. This book examines the processes involved in the adoption of these new technologies and their socio-economic impact. It provides an integrated view of the effects of 'Green Revolution' technologies on economic growth and returns, distribution of income and resources, stability of agricultural production and returns and their sustainability in Bangladesh.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

    Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell

About the authors

MOHAMMAD ALAUDDIN
CLEMENT TISDELL

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The ‘Green Revolution’ and Economic Development

  • Book Subtitle: The Process and its Impact in Bangladesh

  • Authors: Mohammad Alauddin, Clement Tisdell

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230377455

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Economics & Finance Collection, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Mohammad Alauddin and Clement Allan Tisdell 1991

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-52736-8Published: 13 November 1991

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-38969-8Published: 15 November 1991

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-37745-5Published: 13 November 1991

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXIII, 322

  • Topics: Development Economics, Philosophy of Technology, Industries, Environment, general

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