AJAD Vol. 7 No. 1 features the following articles: (1) Wither the Economics of Agricultural Development?; (2) The Role of Labor Markets and Human Capital in Poverty Reduction: Evidence from Asia and Africa; (3) Climate Change and Asian Agriculture; (4) International Best Practice in Food Policy: Reflections on Food Policy Analysis; (5) Agricultural Development, Nutrition, and the Policies Behind China's Success; and (6) Indian Agriculture and Food Security: Current Concerns and Lessons