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Are Current U.S. Farm Commodity Programs Outdated? Arguments In The Negative

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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.

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  • Knutson, Ronald D., 1985. "Are Current U.S. Farm Commodity Programs Outdated? Arguments In The Negative," Western Journal of Agricultural Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 10(2), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:wjagec:32301
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.32301
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