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Agricultural and Food Policy (6th Edition)

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Drawing at the authors’ background in education and policy development, Agricultural and Food Policy, Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive remedy of domestic and international policy setting, process, options and consequences. This book goes beyond the traditional discussion of farm programs, and gets readers thinking in broader terms, by bearing in mind the many forces—globalization, technology, food safety, environment—that influence policy change. Taking an unbiased approach, this edition includes more economic theory, a new chapter on government involvement, current policy issues, and a chapter devoted to the way forward for agricultural and food policy. Informs readers of probably the most latest policy issues, such as the Doha Round of WTO negotiations, food terrorism, and budget deficits, in an objective manner. Creates an understanding of how U.S. policy affects stakeholders in other countries. Shows the importance of current WTO negotiations to policy outcomes. Gives readers a deeper understanding of the conditions leading to government involvement, the constraints on government involvement, the role of economists and the limits of economics. Explains concepts the usage of graphs and helps readers take note the underlying theory driving policy decisions. Examines the have an effect on of constituency groups and encourages readers to imagine the way forward for agriculture and food policy.  Those interested or involved in agricultural and food policy.

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