Agricultural and Food Policy
by Ronald Knutson, J.B. Penn, Barry Flinchbaugh
This book offers an objective examination of agricultural and food policy, connecting current legislation and international negotiations with economic theory and stakeholder interests. It explores government involvement, policy constraints, constituency groups, and the effects of U.S. decisions abroad, while using graphs to clarify the ideas behind policy outcomes.
About This Book
This book examines current issues in agricultural and food policy, including WTO negotiations, food terrorism, budget deficits, and legislation.
It explains how government involvement arises, the constraints on policy decisions, and the roles of economists and constituency groups.
Readers explore how U.S. policy affects stakeholders in other countries and how international negotiations influence policy outcomes.
Graphs and accessible explanations connect economic theory with real-world policy decisions.
The text also encourages consideration of future directions for agriculture and food policy while allowing flexibility in the use of economic theory.
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