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Rise and fall of the rural non-farm economy : poverty impacts and policy options

By:

Start, Daniel

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: 2001Action note:

2/19/02 JOY_D

Summary: Clarifies some key terms related to diversification and the rural non-farm economy (RNFE). Reviews the main theories of RNFE development and outlines a simple model for thinking about stages of diversification in rural development. Considers the diverse impacts on poverty, inequality and well-being that can be caused by participation in the RNFE. Considers policy options, outlining the choices and trade-offs that face rural planners and policy-makers.

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Clarifies some key terms related to diversification and the rural non-farm economy (RNFE). Reviews the main theories of RNFE development and outlines a simple model for thinking about stages of diversification in rural development. Considers the diverse impacts on poverty, inequality and well-being that can be caused by participation in the RNFE. Considers policy options, outlining the choices and trade-offs that face rural planners and policy-makers.