Agricultural Policy in the United States: Evolution and Economics

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. This  second edition examines the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and sets  the scene for future policy developments. Additionally, it looks at  trade wars and the impact of Black Swan events like the COVID-19  pandemic on agricultural resilience.