Read “How does your garden grow?” The Economist, November 3, 2018.
In the first paragraph, introduce the topic of growth: Explain what economists mean by growth, how they measure it, and why they consider it important.Rely on your text and notes and make sure to use quotation marks as appropriate.
In the second paragraph, compare the first paragraph of the article to Robinson Crusoe’s economy.What kinds of factors (“determinants of productivity,” Section 17-2b) are helping Mr. Shumulo?Look for at least three.
Read the paragraph that starts with “Ideally,… .” In your third paragraph, explain what role the government should play in supporting agriculture and growth.Refer to the material we studied Chapter 11. How successfully have governments in Africa supported agricultural development?(Do not get bogged down or overwhelmed by all the details presented in the middle part of the article.)
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