Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : International Association of Agricultural Economists
Source : International Association of Agricultural Economists Conference, International Association of Agricultural Economists (2006)
Campus : Bengaluru
School : School of Business
Department : Department of Economics
Verified : No
Year : 2006
Abstract : Right from Neolithic period swidden has been a widespread form of land use that varies in character (Conklin, 1961). It embraces different topography, demographic feature, ethnic and ecological diversities and varies in terms of cropping pattern, frequency of land use, tools and methods of practice. It is argued that the institutions governing swidden are static in nature and do not adapt to the changing ecological and social needs (Jarsoz, 1993; WRI, 1996). Therefore, it is necessary to understand what characterise institutions in a
Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Amalendu Jyotishi, “Institutional Analysis of Swidden: The Case of Swiddners in Orissa”, International Association of Agricultural Economists Conference, 2006.