Background
Herdt, Robert William was born on October 10, 1939 in New York City. Son of Gilbert and Annette Herdt.
(To millions of people in the world, rice is the center of...)
To millions of people in the world, rice is the center of existence, especially in Asia, where more than 90 percent of the world's rice is grown. This book is about the trends and changes that have occurred in the Asian rice economy since World War II, but particularly since the introduction of new varieties of rice and modern technology in the mid-1960s. Although there is now a vast amount of literature and statistical data on various aspects of the subject, no single comprehensive treatment has previously been prepared. The Rice Economy of Asia not only provides such a treatment but also presents a clear picture of some of the critical issues dealing with productivity and equity --- as a glance at the table of contents will show. In addition to 18 chapters, there are an extensive bibilography, 150 tables, and 50 charts. The volume, as a whole, should be interesting and useful to decisionmakers at national and international levels, to professionals, and to students of development.
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foundation executive Agricultural economist
Herdt, Robert William was born on October 10, 1939 in New York City. Son of Gilbert and Annette Herdt.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1961; Master of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1969.
Assistant professor, then associate professor department agricultural economics University Illinois, Urbana, 1969-1975. Economist, then head economics department International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Philippines, 1973-1983. Science adviser World Bank Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research Secretariat, Washington, 1983-1986.
Senior economist Rockefeller Foundation, 1986-1987, director agricultural science New York City, 1987—2000, acting vice president, 1997, vice president program administration, 2000—2003. International professor applied economics & management, adjunct Cornell University, since 2003. Chair advisory panel on plant research for developing countries National Research Council, Washington, 1988-1990.
Chair Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research working group on forestry research, Washington, since 1990. Member national genetic resources advisory council United States Department of Agriculture, 1992.
(To millions of people in the world, rice is the center of...)
Married Lorna Lamb, September 9, 1961. Children:Lisa, Jennifer.