Synopsis This book reviews the present status problems and future prospects of nine major edible nuts across the world--cashew, almond, walnut, chestnut, pecan, pistachio, Brazil nut, hazelnut and macadamia--and their contribution towards world economy. Tracing the history and origin of these nuts, it discusses at length their agronomic, climatic and cultural aspects. Further addressing the issue of their demand and supply as well as international trade, it analyses the impact of policies got implemented forcibly by multilateral agencies like World Bank and IMF under their special Adjustment Programmes. The book will be useful for policy makers, students and researchers.