Land policies for growth and poverty reduction / Klaus Deininger.

Author/creator Deininger, Klaus W., 1962-
Other author World Bank.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, DC : World Bank ; Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2003.
Descriptionxlvi, 239 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Land tenure--Developing countries.
Land use--Government policy. --Developing countries.
Land reform--Developing countries.
Farm ownership--Developing countries.
Right of property--Developing countries.
Rural poor--Developing countries.
Poverty--Developing countries.
Developing countries--Economic conditions.

SeriesWorld Bank policy research report
World Bank policy research report. ^A409276
Contents The importance of land policies -- Property rights to land -- Land transactions -- Socially desirable land use -- challenges ahead -- 1. The relevance of land rights -- Land policy in different regional contexts -- The role of this report -- 2. Property rights to land -- The historical context -- Conceptual framework -- Demand for and impact of secure property rights -- Policy implications -- 3. Land transactions -- Key factors affecting the functioning of rural land markets -- Implications for land rental markets -- Implications for land sales markets -- Empirical evidence on land markets in different regions -- Policy implications -- 4. Fostering socially desirable land use -- Restructuring the farm sector in CEE and CIS countries -- Enhancing land access through land reform -- Reducing the incidence and impact of land-related conflict land taxation -- Devolution of control of state land -- Land use policy in contexts -- Continuity and change since 1975.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 207-239).
LCCN 2003050076
ISBN0821350714

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HD1131 .D45 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold