"U.S. Animal Agriculture Policy: Problems and Solutions" by Steven Mischel

Article Title

U.S. Animal Agriculture Policy: Problems and Solutions

Authors

Steven Mischel, University of Northern Iowa

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Article

Abstract

The current structure of the American animal agriculture industry is fraught with problems. The externalities from it are disproportionately felt by a limited group of individuals who lack political and economic influence. Far from taxing or constraining animal agriculture, The U.S. Government subsidizes its worst practices through a variety of direct and indirect methods. This paper recommends four specific reforms in agriculture policy that will level the playing field for small farmers and push the industry toward greater economic efficiency.

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Spring 2010

Journal Title

Major Themes in Economics

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.

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Recommended Citation

Mischel, Steven (2010) "U.S. Animal Agriculture Policy: Problems and Solutions," Major Themes in Economics, 12, 23-44.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/mtie/vol12/iss1/4