Guatemala's Economic Development: the Role of Agriculture


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Guatemalan geography and population; Structure and performance of guatemalan economy; Role of agriculture in the economy; Structure of the agricultural sector; Supply and demand projections for basic foods; Governement policies and programs; Improving grain marketing; Marketing of basic foods; Alternative policies and programs.






















The Role of Seasonal Labor in the Economic Development of Guatemala


Book Description

Report on research into economic implications of and reasons for the high rate of employment opportunities for seasonal workers in agriculture and the lack of steady employment on small farms in Guatemala - covers land tenure, working conditions of migrant workers on plantations, etc. References.







Surplus Labor and Economic Development: the Guatemalan Case


Book Description

Economic research report on agriculture in the mountain region of Guatemala - examines problems of rural development and analyses the economic implications of low productivity and disguised unemployment. References and statistical tables.