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''Green-Revolution'' technologies have transformed the countryside of many less developed countries. This book examines the processes involved in the adoption of these new technologies and their socio-economic impact. It provides an integrated view of the effects of ''Green Revolution'' technologies on economic growth and returns, distribution of income and resources, stability of agricultural production and returns and their sustainability in Bangladesh.

The author takes a fresh look at China''s economic policies, development strategies and economic experiences since 1978. General economic principles and analysis are applied in a comparative framework which provides useful insights for assessing China''s economic strategies and its implication for other developing countries. Among the topics discussed are market reforms, new technology and technology transfer, foreign direct investment, regional development, poverty and income inequality, agricultural development, industrial development, enterprise management, the tourism industry, population policies and international issues raised by China''s economic development.

'Green-Revolution' technologies have transformed the countryside of many less developed countries. This book examines the processes involved in the adoption of these new technologies and their socio-economic impact. It provides an integrated view of the effects of 'Green Revolution' technologies on economic growth and returns, distribution of income and resources, stability of agricultural production and returns and their sustainability in Bangladesh.

The author takes a fresh look at China's economic policies, development strategies and economic experiences since 1978. General economic principles and analysis are applied in a comparative framework which provides useful insights for assessing China's economic strategies and its implication for other developing countries. Among the topics discussed are market reforms, new technology and technology transfer, foreign direct investment, regional development, poverty and income inequality, agricultural development, industrial development, enterprise management, the tourism industry, population policies and international issues raised by China's economic development.