Edited by
Kate Hathaway and Dale Hathaway
Agriculture and Development Analysis Division
Economic and Social Department
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 1997
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CHAPTER 2 THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE ECONOMY
The role of agriculture in the economy and society1
The role of agriculture in the economy and society: Group discussion and a commentary
CHAPTER 3 ECONOMIC STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Economic structure and performance in the food and agriculture sector of central and Eastern European countries 1
Economic structure and performance in the food and agriculture sector of central and Eastern European Countries: A commentary
Group discussion on "Structure and performance in the food and agriculture sector"
CHAPTER 4 BELIEFS AND VALUES REGARDING THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN MARKET INTERVENTION
Western European beliefs and values regarding government intervention in agriculture and food prices1
Beliefs and values regarding government intervention in agriculture and food prices: A commentary - Case of the Czech republic
Group discussion on "Beliefs and values regarding government intervention in markets"
CHAPTER 5 INCOME PROTECTION FOR FARMERS
Improving the income of farmers and rural people
Improving the income of farmers and rural people: A commentary
Group discussion on "improving the income of farmers and rural people"
Appendix to chapter 5
CHAPTER 6 INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
International trade in food and agricultural products
International trade in agricultural products: A commentary on polish international trade in agro-food products
Group discussion on "international trade in agricultural products"
CHAPTER 7 ENVIRONMENT ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AREAS
Protecting the rural environment - The UK experience
Protecting the rural environment: A commentary
Group discussion on "The rural environment"
CHAPTER 8 FROM AGRICULTURAL POLICY TO RURAL POLICY - CENTRAL EUROPE IN TRANSITION
Providing services to agricultural producers and rural people
Providing services to agricultural producers and rural people: Group discussion and a commentary
CHAPTER 9 CONSUMER INTERESTS IN THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL SECTOR
Consumers and the agro-food sector (Czech Republic)
Consumers and the agro-food sector: A commentary
Group discussion on "Consumers and the agro-food sector"
Major findings and conclusions