The Environmental Effects of Reforming Agricultural Policies |
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| Author:
| Maier, Leo |
| ISBN: | 978-1-280-02962-2 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 1998 |
| Publisher: | Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $62.70 |
Book Description:
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The main aim of this study is to examine to what extent the agricultural policyreforms over the last ten years have moved them closer to this goal. Countrieshave, to a varying degree, reduced price support and input subsidies, and manyhave shifted to direct payments and other less distorting ways of providingincome support to farmers. In addition, governments have tried to link incomesupport to environmental performance and have implemented measures that aredirectly aimed at improving...
More DescriptionThe main aim of this study is to examine to what extent the agricultural policyreforms over the last ten years have moved them closer to this goal. Countrieshave, to a varying degree, reduced price support and input subsidies, and manyhave shifted to direct payments and other less distorting ways of providingincome support to farmers. In addition, governments have tried to link incomesupport to environmental performance and have implemented measures that aredirectly aimed at improving the environment, as part of their reforms. Thesechanges have influenced agricultural land use, farming practices and input use, with important consequences for the environment