Agricultural Productivity Growth, Rural Economic Diversity, and Economic Reforms: India, 1970–2000

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“…This possibility was suggested by the work of Foster and Rosenzweig (2003). Their findings stem from a panel data set over the period collected by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).…”

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“…How big is this growth-effect likely to be? In a careful study of a panel of thousands of households drawn from 240 villages spread over 15 of the biggest states, Foster and Rosenzweig (2004) found that per capita incomes rose by 70 percent over the period 1982-1999, implying an average annual growth rate of 3.1 percent. Much of this growth stemmed from increased earnings from non-agricultural activities, for which transport connections are important.…”