Agricultural Trade and Sustainable Economic Development: A Theoretical Analysis of the Role of Comparative Advantage and Food Security
Keywords:
Agricultural trade, sustainable economic development, comparative advantage, food security, trade policiesAbstract
Agricultural trade is recognized as one of the key instruments in achieving sustainable economic development. This article, with a theoretical approach, analyzes the role of comparative advantage in agricultural trade and its impact on food security. The findings indicate that the utilization of comparative advantages in the production and trade of agricultural products can lead to improvements in food security and economic development. However, the risks associated with international trade and dependency on imports require intelligent policymaking to maintain sustainability in the agricultural sector.
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