David Colman Knihy

No Ordinary Joe: The Life and Career of Joe Biden tells the story of Joseph Robinette Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2020 US presidential election. Over the course of his long career, Biden has bounced back from ridiculous gaffes, humiliating scandals, political defeats, unimaginable personal tragedy, and being read the last rites. Even Biden's rivals have paid tribute to his incredible capacity to continue through the worst that life can throw at him. If Joe Biden's latest - and probably final - campaign ends with him becoming the oldest man ever elected as America's president, it will be his most triumphant comeback of all. This is the remarkable life of the man who just might become the 46th President of the United States.

This textbook focuses on essential economic principles for agricultural economists engaged in rural development. While the principles of micro-economics or price-theory are relevant globally, the book emphasizes their significance in the context of agricultural and food sectors in developing countries. It sets itself apart from other texts by using hypothetical and real-world examples primarily from these nations, unlike many that rely on industrialized country scenarios. The first half covers foundational concepts of production, supply, and demand, which are crucial for managing agricultural sectors and food markets. The second half integrates supply and demand into discussions of equilibrium and exchange, followed by trade and economic welfare theory. The concluding chapter illustrates how earlier material can be synthesized by agricultural economists to analyze and compare the impacts of various agricultural policies. This structured approach allows agricultural economics to offer a consistent framework for addressing policy challenges, thereby playing a vital role in promoting rural development.