Start, Daniel <br/><br/>
Rise and fall of the rural non-farm economy : poverty impacts and policy options 

 -  2001 
<br/><br/> 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.