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Lecture 1
Introduction to Agri-Food Policies
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Economics
Undergraduate 3
03/01/2016

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Term
What is Agricultural Policy?
Definition

Combination of economics and politics

 

Need a real or perceived problem 

 

How problems are dealt with in the agri-food sector

Term
What are some of the rationales for agricultural policy?
Definition

Market failure

 

Food Security

 

Social benefits

 

Term
What are the various forms of market failure?
Definition

Imperfect Competition - many sellers and few buyers

 

Public vs. Private goods - products or good that all can access. Non-exudable, non-rival (benefits shared by large group)

 

Externalities - when production or consumption of one party affects production or utility of another party. 

 

Income Inequality - S & D for ag products is very inelastic. Supply increases rapidly; demand doesn't. Supply is a function of lagged price 

 

Economic instability - the farm problem. Farmers may have lower incomes, but are wealthier in terms of physical assets 

 

Market inefficiencies - want to reach equilibrium to be efficient. Government needs to step in when market is not working 

Term
What is price instability caused by?
Definition
low price elasticities
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