Assessing an agri-food development strategy: a bi-regional input–output model with resource-constrained sectors
研究了基于农业食品部门扩张的落后地区发展战略效果,使用双区域投入产出模型发现土地限制和影响外溢导致效果有限,建议转向非贸易品或非资源依赖产品。
Uneven regional development is widely recognised. This paper explores the effectiveness of a regional development strategy based on the agri-food sector expansion in a laggard agriculture dependent region. We use a bi-regional rectangular Input–Output model, explicitly taking into account the methodological and policy implications of resource-constrained products. Results confirm that local transformation of agricultural products has a positive but limited effect, due to land restrictions and impact leaks to the more complex and developed region. The regional development strategy would be more effective if it focuses instead on non-tradable products or not so dependent on natural resources.