Over the past three decades the Asian rural economy has experienced a dramatic transformation. In most Asian countries, the speed and level of agricultural, rural and overall economic development have far exceeded expectations. Despite such remarkable success, Asia continues to face major...

This work provides an understanding of agricultural subsidies in the context of the World Trade Organisation and the process of liberalisation in India. It examines the issue from various angles in order to move the reform process forward.

This volume examines the changing nature of policies regarding the foodgrains market in the post-liberalization period in South Asia. The volume explores the impact these policy changes have on food security, prices, production, consumption, and trade of foodgrains. The outcomes are further...