Introduction to the Special Feature: Will the BRIC Decade Continue? The Role of Rural Areas and Agriculture
本文是《农业经济学杂志》特辑的导言，介绍巴西、俄罗斯、印度和中国（金砖四国）的农业相关问题，概述其经济与社会发展、农业贸易整合及环境关切，并比较各国关键数据。
Abstract This article provides an introduction to the special feature on agriculture‐related issues in the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) contained in this issue of Journal of Agricultural Economics. The special feature is motivated by the increased interest which these countries have received since the turn of the millennium and by the significance of agriculture in their development. It considers economic and social development in BRICs, their integration in world agricultural trade as well as environmental concerns. This article presents key figures on economic, social and agricultural features in BRICs and compares them across countries. A synthesis of the articles included in the special feature is provided by highlighting the selection of topics likely to be crucial for further development across BRICs.