We synthesize recent case studies on rural poverty in six Latin American countries, plus two thematic studies. We find that the return to education in farming is surprisingly small; land redistribution increases total farm output, but has mixed effects on income; and urban economic growth significantly reduces rural poverty.Community/Rural/Urban Development, Food Security and Poverty,

Lopez, Ramon E.

Valdes, Alberto

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FIGHTING RURAL POVERTY IN LATIN AMERICA: NEW EVIDENCE AND POLICY

FIGHTING RURAL POVERTY IN LATIN AMERICA: NEW EVIDENCE AND POLICY

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