This book clarifies the status quo and mechanisms of agricultural and
rural development in today's Russia, especially focusing on human
capital and human development. It provides readers insights into
agricultural and rural development from the perspectives of agricultural
economics, developmental economics, and regional-spatial science.
Further, it addresses key research questions such as whether
agricultural development in Russia has made significant strides, whether
it has improved the nation's food security and rural development, and
whether structural changes in the agricultural sector as well as human
capital have had impacts on agricultural development since the 2000s. In
terms of analytical methods, structural equation modeling and stochastic
frontier analysis are employed to capture the relationship between
agriculture and rural development in regional Russia. In closing, policy
challenges are identified to promote social innovation for rural
development by enhancing the human capital of rural youth, including
entrepreneurship. Given its scope, the book is highly recommended for
all readers seeking an in-depth and up-to-date overview of agricultural
and rural development in contemporary Russia.