Description
Accidental Gamblers provides an in-depth analysis of cotton farming communities in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, India, one of the world’s largest cotton-producing regions. The authors investigate how structural economic factors, market volatility, and agricultural policies create unintended consequences that force farmers into precarious financial situations akin to gambling.
Through extensive fieldwork and case studies, the book examines the interconnected challenges faced by small and marginal farmers including debt cycles, input costs, crop failures, and limited market access. It reveals how well-intentioned policies and global market dynamics interact to increase vulnerability rather than reduce it.
The work contributes to broader discussions on agrarian distress, rural poverty, and economic inequality in developing nations. It offers valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners seeking to understand and address the systemic risks inherent in agricultural livelihoods.
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