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Oil revenues have made Libya rich since 1961, when oil exports began. This new wealth has affected all sectors of the economy and especially the agricultural sector; there have been considerable movements of population, changes in the use of land, and, possibly most important, there has been a profound change in the expectations of the Libyan people. Agriculture was the major contributor to GDP before oil and even in 1968 it was still the major sector in terms of employment, occupying 32 per cent of the employed population; as such it has always been given prominence in government planning. This study begins by introducing the major economic and geographical features relevant to agricultural development and examines the extension of agricultural activity in the twentieth century, prior to independence in 1951. The later chapters deal with the changes which have taken place since the discovery of oil with respect to land use in all parts of Libya, and deals in detail with agricultural investment and wages.
First published in 1973.
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Oil revenues have made Libya rich since 1961, when oil exports began. This new wealth has affected all sectors of the economy and especially the agricultural sector; there have been considerable movements of population, changes in the use of land, and, possibly most important, there has been a profound change in the expectations of the Libyan people. Agriculture was the major contributor to GDP before oil and even in 1968 it was still the major sector in terms of employment, occupying 32 per cent of the employed population; as such it has always been given prominence in government planning. This study begins by introducing the major economic and geographical features relevant to agricultural development and examines the extension of agricultural activity in the twentieth century, prior to independence in 1951. The later chapters deal with the changes which have taken place since the discovery of oil with respect to land use in all parts of Libya, and deals in detail with agricultural investment and wages.
First published in 1973.
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What is Libya: Agriculture and Economic Development (RLE Economy of Middle East) about?
Oil revenues have made Libya rich since 1961, when oil exports began. This new wealth has affected all sectors of the economy and especially the agricultural sector; there have been considerable movements of population, changes in the use of land, and, possibly most important, there has been a profound change in the expectations of the Libyan people. Agriculture was the major contributor to GDP before oil and even in 1968 it was still the major sector in terms of employment, occupying 32 per cent of the employed population; as such it has always been given prominence in government planning. This study begins by introducing the major economic and geographical features relevant to agricultural development and examines the extension of agricultural activity in the twentieth century, prior to independence in 1951. The later chapters deal with the changes which have taken place since the discovery of oil with respect to land use in all parts of Libya, and deals in detail with agricultural investment and wages.
First published in 1973.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Libya: Agriculture and Economic Development (RLE Economy of Middle East)?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Economics
Where can I read a sample of Libya: Agriculture and Economic Development (RLE Economy of Middle East)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317593669
Is Libya: Agriculture and Economic Development (RLE Economy of Middle East) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Library Editions: The Economy of the Middle East
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Libya: Agriculture and Economic Development (RLE Economy of Middle East)?
Edith T. Penrose, J.A. Allan, K.S. McLachlan
Who is the Publisher of the book Libya: Agriculture and Economic Development (RLE Economy of Middle East)?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Libya: Agriculture and Economic Development (RLE Economy of Middle East) is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317593669) and pdf(ISBN 9781317593676)