Challenges in Modeling the Effects of Trade Agreements on the Agricultural Sector

Patrick Westhoff, Jacinto Fabiosa, John Beghin () and William Meyers

Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) Publications (archive only) from Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University

Abstract: Major issues and challenges encountered in modeling and analyzing agricultural and trade policy reforms are reviewed. We focus on the modeling approach and pay special attention to the type and scope of the models, the calibration of a realistic baseline scenario, the representation of the reform agreement, the use of extra-model information, the choice of metrics to measure reform impacts, and emerging issues in policy modeling. Existing solutions and unresolved issues are examined. We stress the complementarity of various modeling approaches in assessing policy reforms and the importance of helping users understand the limitations of the chosen approach.

Keywords: agricultural policy; economic modeling; trade agreements. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F13 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004-04
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Journal Article: Challenges in Modeling the Effects of Trade Agreements on the Agricultural Sector (2004)
Journal Article: Challenges in Modeling the Effects of Trade Agreements on the Agricultural Sector (2004)
Working Paper: Challenges in Modeling the Effects of Trade Agreements on the Agricultural Sector (2004)
Working Paper: Challenges in Modeling the Effects of Trade Agreements on the Agricultural Sector (2004)
Working Paper: Challenges in Modeling the Effects of Trade Agreements on the Agricultural Sector (2004)
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