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International Perspectives on Land Transfer: A Comparative Analysis of Land Transfer Models and Their Applicability and Effectiveness in Developing and Transitional Economies
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Abstract
In this article, land transfer models across countries are compared to examine their use and efficiency in developing and transition economies. By looking at the experiences of land transfer in China, India, Brazil and a number of European nations, it illustrates the way in which different land systems can affect agricultural productivity, land use efficiency and rural economic growth. This work examines the major land reform theories, including land tenure security and market-based land transfers, and discusses their socio-political consequences. This paper also assesses the effects of land transfers such as leasing, redistribution and consolidation on rural livelihoods and economic performance. These studies show that while land leasing and consolidation have been good for crop yields, they have produced significant obstacles – social inequity and political opposition. The article concludes with policy prescriptions to enhance land transfer systems, especially in transition economies, comparing the experiences of developing and advanced economies.
Keywords
land transfer, comparative analysis, land reform, developing economies, transitional economies
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Zhou,X. (2025). International Perspectives on Land Transfer: A Comparative Analysis of Land Transfer Models and Their Applicability and Effectiveness in Developing and Transitional Economies. Journal of Applied Economics and Policy Studies,16,59-63.
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