Policy Reform in American Agriculture : Analysis and Prognosis
Editorial Reviews
Winner of the Quality of Communication Award, American Agricultural Economics Association, August 2000
"...an outstanding publication that provides a comprehensive, well-written examination of twentieth-century agricultural policy"
Book Description
Despite substantial transformations in American agriculture, farm program spending remains a closely guarded prerogative of United States agricultural policy. Policy Reform in American Agriculture examines both the history of farm subsidies and the contemporary relevance of traditional farm programs to today's agricultural industries.
This work analyzes the mixed performance of past agricultural support programs, reviews the current debate concerning farm policies, and critically assesses the often staunch political resistance to much-needed policy reforms. Casting a keen eye toward the most recent developments on both national and international fronts, the authors consider the ramifications of the 1996 Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform (FAIR) Act as well as multilateral efforts to gain agricultural reform during the Uruguay Round of GATT. Their prognosis hinges upon both the continued growth and competitiveness of the world market and, perhaps more importantly, the ongoing commitment of congressional reform advocates.
Policy Reform in American Agriculture: Analysis and Prognosis,David Orden,Robert Paarlberg,Terry Roe,University Of Chicago Press,0226632644,Agriculture - General,Agriculture and state,Business / Economics / Finance,Government And Agriculture,Industries - General,Science/Mathematics,Technology,United States,Agriculture & related industries,Business & Economics / Industries,Central government policies,USA
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