Agricultural-Food Policy Review: Commodity Program Perspectives
- by Alden C. Manchester, James Langley and Barbara Stucker
- 7/1/1985
Overview
This review prepared for 1985 farm legislation provides an historical overview of U.S. farm policies, an evaluation of the performance of current commodity programs, a description of the general economic setting in which the legislation will operate, and a discussion of possible alternative policy tools and concepts. Particular focus is given to the purpose of commodity programs and an economic assessment of their performance.
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Frontmatter (Preface, Acknowledgements, and Contents)
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Introduction
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Historical Overview of U.S. Agricultural Policies and Programs
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U.S. Agriculture and the Macroeconomy
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Profile of the U.S. Farm Sector
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The Implications of Emerging Technologies for Farm Programs
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World Agricultural Markets and U.S. Farm Policy
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The U.S. Competitive Position in World Commodity Trade
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Commodity Price and Income Support Policies in Perspective
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Effectiveness of Acreage Reduction Programs
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Agricultural Export Programs and U.S. Agricultural Policy
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Resource Conservation Programs in the Farm Policy Arena
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Alternative Tools and Concepts
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Toward a Broader Agenda
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Glossary of Agricultural Policy Terms
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