Marcel Mazoyer

About the author

Marcel Mazoyer, agronomist and economist, served as Professor of Comparative Agriculture and Agricultural Development at AgroParisTech and held the Chair of Comparative Agriculture and Agricultural Development at the Collège de France. His research focuses on agricultural systems analysis, rural development, and food security in developing countries. Laurence Roudart, agricultural engineer and economist, specializes in agricultural development policies and food systems.

Together, they have conducted extensive research on global agricultural transformations, combining technical expertise with socio-economic analysis. Their collaborative work spans decades of fieldwork across continents, establishing them as leading authorities on comparative agricultural systems and their evolution throughout human history.