Sow soy and harvest conflict? The case of land occupation in Brazil

Stefano Falcone The modernisation of the agricultural sector can be an important driver of development, decreasing the amount of labour necessary for farming while pushing farmers to relocate in industry. But why would farmers voluntarily renounce their land and look for factory jobs? Since Smith (1776) economists have debated the violence inherent in this type of transition. In… Continue reading Sow soy and harvest conflict? The case of land occupation in Brazil