Agricultural and Resource Policy
Agricultural and Resource Policy

Author: David Godden

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13: 1920898379

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Why do governments make decisions? How do governments make decisions? What are the economic consequences of the decisions that governments make? Agricultural and resource policy is more than just theory, it is the application of economics to real world problems. Agricultural and Resource Policy develops a framework for analysis and investigates the issues that affect the sector internally and in interactions with the rest of the economy. Agricultural and Resource Policy is an invaluable text for students of agriculture, economics and business. It is also an important reference for those interested in the continuing development of agricultural industry.

Agricultural Policy in the United States
Agricultural Policy in the United States

Author: James L. Novak

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-02-20

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1317611292

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Agricultural Policy in the US: Evolution and Economics traces the foundation of US agricultural policy from its colonial roots to the present, using economic concepts to analyze and interpret political and economic consequences. Ancient Roman food and agricultural reform, English Corn Law and other historic examples of agricultural policies are included to show that agricultural policy has a long history and has been found necessary for governance throughout history. Processes employed to develop US agricultural policies, the structure and function of government that develops and implements agricultural policy, and the specific evolution of policy from the early twentieth century to the Agricultural Act of 2014 are included. Specific policies in past farm bills are detailed in order to track their evolution and economic effects. This textbook includes arguments for and against common tools of US agricultural policy. This debate continues today and can be seen in a gradual change over time from taxes and tariffs to risk management. Information presented does not attempt to influence the readership towards a pro or con position but rather to present information to help the readers to understand the issues related to agricultural policy in the US.

The Political Economy of Agricultural, Natural Resource and Environmental Policy
The Political Economy of Agricultural, Natural Resource and Environmental Policy

Author: E Wesley F Peterson

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13:

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Intended as a primary textbook for upper-division undergraduate and master's level courses on agricultural, food, natural resource and environmental policy, this book's broad coverage ties economic theory to public policy analysis. Using the rich history of agricultural policy in the United States and in other countries, this text provides students and instructors with essential theoretical foundations for policy analysis.

US Agricultural and Food Policies
US Agricultural and Food Policies

Author: Gerald D. Toland, Jr.

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-18

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 1315459515

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Policy analysis is a dynamic process of discovery rather than a passive exercise of memorizing facts and conclusions. This text provides opportunities to "practice the craft" of policy analysis by engaging the reader in realistic case studies and problem-solving scenarios that require the selection and use of applicable investigative techniques. US Agricultural and Food Policies will assist undergraduate students to learn how policy choices impact the overall performance of agricultural and food markets. It encourages students to systematically investigate scenarios with appropriate positive and normative tools. The book emphasizes the importance of employing critical thinking skills to address the complexities associated with the design and implementation of twenty-first-century agricultural and food policies. Students are asked to suspend their personal opinions and emotions, and instead apply research methods that require the careful consideration of both facts and values. The opportunities to build these investigative skills are abundant when we consider the diversity of modern agricultural and food policy concerns. Featuring case studies and critical thinking exercises throughout and supported by a Companion Website with slides, a test bank, glossary, and web/video links, this is the ideal textbook for any agricultural policy class.

Applied Welfare Economics, Trade, and Agricultural Policy Analysis
Applied Welfare Economics, Trade, and Agricultural Policy Analysis

Author: G. Cornelis van Kooten

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1487524099

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This textbook integrates three related fields in economics, namely agricultural/forestry economics, environmental economics, and international trade, by foregrounding cost-benefit analysis as a significant policy tool. Exploring how welfare measures can be used in the analysis of agricultural, trade, and other economic policies, Applied Welfare Economics, Trade, and Agricultural Policy Analysis fills a gap in the literature on agricultural policy analysis by explaining the economic efficiency improvements and income transfers of various agricultural policy reforms in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. G. Cornelis van Kooten addresses methods of identifying and measuring economic surpluses (costs and benefits), the precautionary principle, identification of an appropriate discount rate, the importance of non-market values, and the role of agriculture in trade negotiations and climate change. Applied Welfare Economics, Trade, and Agricultural Policy Analysis draws on new research, brings attention to the existing literature, and includes review questions that challenge programming skills. The techniques developed in this text can be applied to the development and reform of agricultural policies in various regions in response to trade negotiations and many other situations involving government policy.

Agricultural Policy, Agribusiness and Rent-Seeking Behaviour
Agricultural Policy, Agribusiness and Rent-Seeking Behaviour

Author: Andrew Schmitz

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2010-09-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1442660376

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The second edition of the groundbreaking Agricultural Policy, Agribusiness, and Rent-Seeking Behaviour expands upon its original analysis of the economic policies that affect agriculture and agribusiness. Widening their lens to include information on the European Union, the authors continue to emphasize the role of farmers and agribusiness in the formation of policy, exploring the issues from both economic and historical perspectives. More theoretical than the first volume in its discussions of welfare economics and the theory of public choice, the second edition also addresses the broad significance of agricultural policies such as biofuels, nutrition, multifunctionality, genetically modified organisms, and multinational firms. The authors maintain and expand the empirical content to provide more practical examples suited to teaching and analyse specific problems including price and income stabilization, science policy, environmental policy, and food quality and safety.

Agricultural Policy in Disarray
Agricultural Policy in Disarray

Author: Vincent H. Smith

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-12-13

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 0844750182

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Agricultural Policy in Disarray provides fascinating, detailed, and contemporary evidence of how rent-seeking by small, well-organized interest groups results in government policies that do little good and much harm.

Farming for Our Future
Farming for Our Future

Author: PETER H.. ROSENBERG LEHNER (NATHAN A.)

Publisher:

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781585762378

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Farming for Our Future examines the policies and legal reforms necessary to accelerate the adoption of practices that can make agriculture in the United States climate-neutral or better. These proven practices will also make our food system more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Agriculture's contribution to climate change is substantial--much more so than official figures suggest--and we will not be able to achieve our overall mitigation goals unless agricultural emissions sharply decline. Fortunately, farms and ranches can be a major part of the climate solution, while protecting biodiversity, strengthening rural communities, and improving the lives of the workers who cultivate our crops and rear our animals. The importance of agricultural climate solutions can not be underestimated; it is a critical element both in ensuring our food security and limiting climate change. This book provides essential solutions to address the greatest crises of our time.

Agricultural Policies in Developing Countries
Agricultural Policies in Developing Countries

Author: Frank Ellis

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1992-01-30

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9780521395847

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This book is designed for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses related to agricultural policy, agricultural economics, or rural development in developing countries.