1. Why is the Green Revolution sometimes referred to as an "elite farmer strategy"? Do you agree with the view that the miracle seeds of this agro-revolution was the reason whymany countries that were once on the brink of starvation and famines, have today achieved food self-sufficiency and more. Cite specific countries and crops in your answer.
2. Is there really a conflict between growth and welfarism?Citing country experiences, contest the view that welfarism involves a conflict with growth which in turn undermines the very sustainability of welfarist strategies.