Pattern of Knowledge Based Economy in Agricultural Production: An Approach to Consider Knowledge in Production

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Development, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Development, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

3 Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics Research Institute of Seed and Plant Improvement, Agricultural Research, Education and Promotion Organization, Karaj, Iran

Abstract

Knowledge is usually known as an intangible input in production. While knowledge, according to the theoretical foundations of knowledge-based economy (KBE), as a permanent source in all sectors of economy including the agricultural sector has always increased production, competitive advantage, and added value with participation in production flow. Nevertheless, producing within the KBE’s framework and how to enter knowledge into the flow of agricultural productions are some of the most complex issues in the economy. Therefore, considering the importance of KBE and the special attention of policymakers to its realization in upstream documents, the present study tries to discuss the concept of knowledge-based economy in Agricultural productions and about how knowledge affect productions by using past studies and reviewing them with analytical and descriptive methods. The findings provide useful information for better understanding about KBE concept in agricultural productions. Past studies in KBE shows that knowledge as an input and public good derived from successful research influences the production flow through total factor productivity. In other words, in KBE a part of total factor productivity is determined by the knowledge stock derived from research and extension expenditures. This part can be a benchmark to measure extent of knowledge in activities by influencing the production flow.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 51, Issue 1
February 2020
Pages 15-31

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