F. Moeis, T. Dartanto, J. P. Moeis, Mohamad Ikhsan
2020.10.2World Development Perspectives
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It is suggested that, currently, moving out of agriculture is not the solution to improve the well-being of farmers, as keeping farmland ownership, raising investment in human capital, and the modernization of agriculture should be the main concerns in agricultural development.
Abstract
Highlight • Agriculture is a vital sector to ensure the livelihood of 32% Indonesia population.• Lewis’ dual theorem was true in the early 2000s but faded at the end of 2010s.• Moving out of agriculture does not guarantee that farmers will become better off.• Farmers might not have the skills required to shift in formal sectors.• Keeping farmland ownership should be a concern in agriculture development.
Citation format
MOEIS, F., et al. A longitudinal study of agriculture households in indonesia: The effect of land and labor mobility on welfare and poverty dynamics. World Development Perspectives, 2020, 20: 100261–100261.