U.S. agriculture and Third World development : the critical linkage

agricultural exports are dwindling while millions in the Third World need but cannot afford more food, this study argues the paradox that the development of Third World agriculture will increase demand for U.S. food products and improve the ability to pay for them. In pursuing this argument, this book presents: (1) a paper on global trends in food production and consumption, which identifies the world"s major agricultural importers and exporters and the amount of trade which the United States can expect with the Third World; (2) papers on successful and unsuccessful policies in Kenya, Tanzania, Latin America, China, and the Philippines, with an eye towards links between economic and agricultural development and trade; and (3) papers on the main issues in the U.S.-Third World agricultural relationship, namely, macroeconomic and trade policy and food assistance. A final paper, based on a review of the previous papers and on a discussion of the pertinent issues at an international conference of experts, analyzes policy options that would promote a harmonious relationship between U.S. and Third World agriculture. Included are 20 figures and 30 tables.