Economics

Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2016

  • Food Security and Vulnerability to Climate Change in Eastern Ethiopia

    Adugna Tafesse, Gazahgne Ayele, Mengistu Ketema, Endrias Geta

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 81-88
    Received: 15 November 2016
    Accepted: 28 November 2016
    Published: 23 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eco.20160506.11
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    Abstract: Agricultural sector remains the main source of food and income for most rural communities in Ethiopia. Being dependent mainly on rainfall, this sector has been affected by climate change. Employing adaptation strategies to climate change within the agricultural sector is vital to ensure food security and to care for the livelihoods of farmers. This... Show More
  • Construction Situation and Countermeasure Analysis of Agricultural Products Logistics System in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region

    Wang Keshan, Liu Xiudong

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 89-95
    Received: 13 September 2016
    Accepted: 29 November 2016
    Published: 29 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eco.20160506.12
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    Abstract: Agricultural products logistics commonly refer to the supply chain system about agricultural products circulation from producing to the table. This paper analyze main agricultural products supply, consumption, production and marketing docking in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, and integration of agricultural products logistics channel construction, a... Show More