A new row to hoe: America should seize the chance to rewrite farm policy
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Some economists estimate that farm subsidies cost the US consumer around $40 billion per year and encourage inefficient production. Congress plans to review farm subsidies in 1995, and may cut or eliminate some programs. An income floor for farmers would be better than a crop subsidy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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Muck, brass and politics
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The UK government's system of compensation for farmers hit by foot-and-mouth disease has been criticised by both farmers and the media. The compensation scheme is vulnerable to abuse, and there have been reports of fraud.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Foot-and-mouth disease: the costs and the cures
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The economic impact of foot-and-mouth disease, and measures taken to control it, are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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