Edward Elgar Publishing Edward Elgar Biotechnology and Agriculture in Developing Worlds

Explore the economic impact of industrial shifts in modern agriculture with this detailed study from Edward Elgar Publishing. This book examines how new biotechnologies change the agricultural landscape and investigates the distributional effects these changes have on global markets. A major focus of this text is the economic analysis of how innovations affect different sectors, particularly within developing countries. It addresses the significant consequences that technological progress brings to these regions, providing a clear look at the changing industrial structure of food production. The book also examines the development of technologies used to capture the value of innovation. Specifically, it covers genetic use restriction technologies, which allow for the appropriation of value in related agricultural industries. This resource is essential for anyone studying the intersection of biological science, economics, and international development.