This important book contributes significantly to our understanding of financial analysis in an inflationary environment. Major topics covered include the interest charges on working capital, the effect of debt finance on liquidity, the impact of inflation on tax liability resulting from interest on loans, and income measurement with a special emphasis on performance evaluation.

This book, presenting excellent material for policymakers, highlights many of the nontariff barriers which exist in agricultural trade and suggests that they are significant impediments to international agricultural trade.