Realization of Economic Development through Agricultural Employment (Case Study: Hamedan Province)

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Abstract

In this study, using the Input - Output table in 2011 and adjusted it for Hamedan province, the economic development regard to employment in agricultural sector was studied. The results revealed that the agriculture sector has seventh rank in direct employment generation but this sector has a high potential in indirect employment generation. According to the results, agricultural sector can help to balanced growth of Hamedan province. Also, agricultural sector has sixth rank in backward and forward linkages. Results show that development of food industries in this province can help to increase of employment opportunities and production.

JEL Classification: Q18, R28

Keywords:
Input-Output Table, Employment, Production, Agriculture