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What is the total area accomplished for Private Agricultural Lands as of 31 December 2015?
What is the total area accomplished for Private Agricultural Lands as of 31 December 2015?
- 3,184,041 ha
- 575,272 ha
- 81.9%
- 2,608,769 ha (correct)
Which mode of acquisition has the highest percentage of working scope accomplished?
Which mode of acquisition has the highest percentage of working scope accomplished?
- Voluntary offer to sell (VOS)
- Operation Land Transfer (OLT) (correct)
- Settlement
- Non-Private Agricultural Lands (Non-PAL)
What is the remaining balance for Compulsory Acquisition as of 01 January 2016?
What is the remaining balance for Compulsory Acquisition as of 01 January 2016?
- 767,359 ha
- 46.5%
- 410,270 ha (correct)
- 357,089 ha
What is the Gini coefficient related to for Land, Income, and School?
What is the Gini coefficient related to for Land, Income, and School?
Which sector has the lowest percentage of the working scope accomplished?
Which sector has the lowest percentage of the working scope accomplished?
What is the total national scope of land acquisition reported?
What is the total national scope of land acquisition reported?
What is the percentage of working scope accomplished for Government Financial Institutions lands?
What is the percentage of working scope accomplished for Government Financial Institutions lands?
How much land is reported as accomplished for Voluntary Land Transfer as of 31 December 2015?
How much land is reported as accomplished for Voluntary Land Transfer as of 31 December 2015?
What is one primary intention of the shift from tenure reform to agrarian reform?
What is one primary intention of the shift from tenure reform to agrarian reform?
How do democratic institutions enhance political power according to the content?
How do democratic institutions enhance political power according to the content?
What was one of the major outcomes of the Agrarian Reform Program as discussed in the content?
What was one of the major outcomes of the Agrarian Reform Program as discussed in the content?
What is argued to be more productive according to the Agrarian Reform Program?
What is argued to be more productive according to the Agrarian Reform Program?
What is a possible consequence of the law contradicting market forces?
What is a possible consequence of the law contradicting market forces?
What has contributed to the outcomes of agrarian reform in the Philippines?
What has contributed to the outcomes of agrarian reform in the Philippines?
Which of the following represents one of the main focuses in the review of literature on agrarian reform?
Which of the following represents one of the main focuses in the review of literature on agrarian reform?
What is a key implication of enhancing democratic institutions as noted in the content?
What is a key implication of enhancing democratic institutions as noted in the content?
What percentage of the working scope has not been distributed?
What percentage of the working scope has not been distributed?
Which mode of land acquisition has the least completion rate?
Which mode of land acquisition has the least completion rate?
What percentage of the distributed lands are classified as government-owned?
What percentage of the distributed lands are classified as government-owned?
Which administration first initiated the distribution of public lands to increase accomplishments?
Which administration first initiated the distribution of public lands to increase accomplishments?
What is the combined percentage of land distributed through the voluntary modes (VLT and VOS)?
What is the combined percentage of land distributed through the voluntary modes (VLT and VOS)?
What is the overall proportion of distributed land that is classified as compulsory?
What is the overall proportion of distributed land that is classified as compulsory?
Which of the following constitutes the highest portion of land distribution?
Which of the following constitutes the highest portion of land distribution?
What percentage of the total distributed land is attributed to landed estates?
What percentage of the total distributed land is attributed to landed estates?
What term describes the domination of the elite in government and refers to the initial tribal royalty?
What term describes the domination of the elite in government and refers to the initial tribal royalty?
Which of the following groups became the new elites after the Spanish colonial period?
Which of the following groups became the new elites after the Spanish colonial period?
What was the main objective of Marcos' Agrarian Reform Program?
What was the main objective of Marcos' Agrarian Reform Program?
What did Cory Aquino's presidency restore after decades of elite control under Marcos?
What did Cory Aquino's presidency restore after decades of elite control under Marcos?
What term did Marcos use to refer to the elite families he sought to diminish?
What term did Marcos use to refer to the elite families he sought to diminish?
What was a major consequence of the cacique democracy by the 1960s?
What was a major consequence of the cacique democracy by the 1960s?
How were public goods affected by the fragile state structures in the Philippines?
How were public goods affected by the fragile state structures in the Philippines?
What does the Cournot–Nash equilibrium illustrate in the context of power among elites?
What does the Cournot–Nash equilibrium illustrate in the context of power among elites?
What is a common argument in favor of family labor compared to hired labor?
What is a common argument in favor of family labor compared to hired labor?
Which theory discusses the efficiency of different labor engagements in agrarian economies?
Which theory discusses the efficiency of different labor engagements in agrarian economies?
What is a key factor that previous studies often overlook when assessing farm size efficiency?
What is a key factor that previous studies often overlook when assessing farm size efficiency?
What does the political economy view suggest about land reforms?
What does the political economy view suggest about land reforms?
How might land redistribution affect wages in a locality?
How might land redistribution affect wages in a locality?
What aspect of larger-sized farms is questioned in the content?
What aspect of larger-sized farms is questioned in the content?
Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect contract efficiency in agrarian economies according to the discussed theories?
Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect contract efficiency in agrarian economies according to the discussed theories?
What do previous studies incorrectly claim regarding smaller farm sizes and agrarian reform?
What do previous studies incorrectly claim regarding smaller farm sizes and agrarian reform?
Study Notes
Shift from Tenure Reform to Agrarian Reform
- Transition from natural states to open access states suggests democratic evolution.
- Aim to enhance productivity and reduce inequality through legal and institutional changes.
- Importance of a democratic system for inclusive participation of the majority.
Philippine Agrarian Reform Program
- Movement from land reform to agrarian reform due to economic and social inefficiencies.
- High transaction costs and lack of credible commitments hindered program outcomes.
- Law contradicted market dynamics, becoming a barrier to development.
- Democratic and market-led institutions are essential for the success of social programs.
Justifications for Agrarian Reform
- Agrarian reform promotes agricultural efficiency through smaller farm sizes.
- Family labor on smaller farms reportedly yields higher productivity compared to hired labor.
- Ending shared tenancy arrangements is crucial for improving productivity.
Agency Theory Perspective
- Agency theory argues for considering risks in agrarian economies and efficient contract arrangements.
- Past studies that emphasize smaller farms' advantages may overlook factors like supervision, technology, and land quality.
- No definitive evidence shows that smaller farms outperform larger, organizationally scalable farms in productivity.
Redistributive Aspect of Agrarian Reform
- Land redistribution can increase farmers' returns by eliminating intermediaries and enhancing their land claims.
- Decreasing local laborers and transforming them into employers can raise wages and reduce poverty.
- Political economy supports land reform as a redistributive mechanism with empirical backing.
Accomplishments of Land Acquisition and Distribution
- 88.4% of target land distribution accomplished as of December 2015, with 621,085 hectares remaining.
- Government land significant in distribution, with compulsory acquisitions lagging at 46.5%.
- Majority of distributed lands were voluntary (VLT and VOS).
Historical Context of Elite Control
- Philippine political history influenced by elite families (caciques) maintaining power under colonial regimes.
- Dictator Marcos initially weakened elite power but created a new elite based on his support.
- Post-Marcos era saw old elites return to power, reclaiming land and property.
Challenges of Governance and Institutions
- Cacique democracy led to entrenched corruption and inefficient public goods provision.
- Political stability heavily reliant on elite control results in an imbalance of power and resources.
- Fragile state institutions hinder equitable public service delivery and resource management.
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Explore the transition from tenure reform to agrarian reform in the context of establishing democratic systems. This quiz delves into the implications for laws, institutions, productivity, and inequality within these frameworks. Assess your understanding of these critical socio-political changes.
