US Agricultural and Food Policies (Routledge Textbooks in Environmental and Agricultural Economics)

Toland, Jr. Gerald D.; Nganje, William E.; Onyeaghala, Raphael

ISBN 10: 1138208299 / ISBN 13: 9781138208292

Published by Routledge (edition 1), 2017

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Synopsis:

Policy analysis is a dynamic process of discovery rather than a passive exercise of memorizing facts and conclusions. This text provides opportunities to "practice the craft" of policy analysis by engaging the reader in realistic case studies and problem-solving scenarios that require the selection and use of applicable investigative techniques.

US Agricultural and Food Policies will assist undergraduate students to learn how policy choices impact the overall performance of agricultural and food markets. It encourages students to systematically investigate scenarios with appropriate positive and normative tools. The book emphasizes the importance of employing critical thinking skills to address the complexities associated with the design and implementation of twenty-first-century agricultural and food policies. Students are asked to suspend their personal opinions and emotions, and instead apply research methods that require the careful consideration of both facts and values. The opportunities to build these investigative skills are abundant when we consider the diversity of modern agricultural and food policy concerns.

Featuring case studies and critical thinking exercises throughout and supported by a Companion Website with slides, a test bank, glossary, and web/video links, this is the ideal textbook for any agricultural policy class.

About the Author:

Gerald D. Toland, Jr. is a Professor of Economics at Southwest Minnesota State University, USA.

William E. Nganje is a Professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North Dakota State University, USA.

Raphael Onyeaghala is a Dean of the College of Business, Education, Graduate, and Professional Studies at Southwest Minnesota State University, USA.

Bibliographic Details

Title: US Agricultural and Food Policies (Routledge...
Publisher: Routledge (edition 1)
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1.