POLI 422 Chapter : The Politics of Agrarian Reform
10 Mar 2012
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In 1978, 76% of the labour force worked in the countryside, mostly in agriculture. Success in reforming agriculture was essential for success in reforms as a whole. Agriculture experienced the most social and institutional change from the reform period. A framework for analyzing the politics of agricultural policy. Macro (national), micro (village), and meso (intermediary) levels of analysis. Three major components: major policy-makers at the top of the ccp, institutional nexus of the party-state, pattern of social groups and interests. [1]: common objectives underlie policy differences between conservative and reformist factions. They all recognize role of agriculture in economy, as a guarantee of food security, as a source for inputs for industry and foreign exchange and as an guarantee of social stability. Reformers have been eager to press ahead with privatization reforms and to reduce state controls over production and marketing. More willing to allow regional inequalities and to solve problems via inter-province trade.
