Agricultural Policy in the United States Evolution and Economics 2nd Edition

Agricultural Policy in the United States: Evolution and Economics?traces U.S. agricultural policy from its colonial roots to the present, using economic concepts to analyze and interpret political and economic consequences. It also examines the processes by which agricultural policies are developed, and the government structure which supports the implementation of legislation passed by Congress. The book includes arguments for and against common tools of U.S. agricultural policy, without influencing the reader in a particular direction. Each chapter contains questions and exercises to support students?? learning, and technical economic material is contained in optional appendices.