ARE CURRENT U.S. FARM COMMODITY PROGRAMS OUTDATED? ARGUMENTS IN THE NEGATIVE

Ronald D. Knutson

Western Journal of Agricultural Economics, 1985, vol. 10, issue 2, 9

Abstract: Over the next two decades a level of government involvement in agriculture comparable to that of the past two decades can be justified. Indigenous, cyclical, and secular characteristics of agriculture provide a strong defense of this position. Abandoning commodity programs would have adverse consequences. A realistic set of policy goals is presented and suggestions for fine-tuning government programs are offered.

Keywords: Agricultural; and; Food; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1985
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