Introduction to the application of economic principles for tertiary economics and business students. Divided into four parts, it deals with methodological and industry issues, consumption taxes, the labour market, foreign economic aid, and market failure issues. Chapters contain case material, questions for discussion and a summary. Includes a glossary and index. Nicholas Samuel is professor of agricultural business at the University of Adelaide and Desh Gupta is a senior lecturer in Economics at the University of Canberra. Published simultaneously in paperback.

This report analyses the impacts of financial support to fisheries from a sustainable development perspective by addressing the economic, environmental and social dimensions of these transfers.

Complementarity in R&D and research evaluation: perspectives; Research evaluation status in national programs; Issues in research evaluation and impact assessment; Links between ICRISAT and the seed sector; Emerging evidences of impact: genetic enhancement research; Emerging evidences of impact: resource management research; Spillover benefits from international agricultural research.