Resources, Technology and Sustainability

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The book rigorously explores sustainable growth in agriculture through sound theoretical frameworks and econometric techniques. It emphasizes the role of natural resource management and technological advancements in enhancing productivity. Utilizing optimal control theory and dynamic optimization, it presents models that highlight the benefits of crop diversification, rainwater harvesting, and organic fertilizers. Additionally, it critiques the negative impacts of excessive groundwater depletion, intensive farming, and chemical overuse, raising concerns about the sustainability of modern agricultural practices.