Comments on: Plowshares & Pork Barrels: The Political Economy of Agriculture http://www.teamham.com/2009/10/22/plowshares-pork-barrels-the-political-economy-of-agriculture-3/ Everything but the squeal Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:55:24 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Xavier http://www.teamham.com/2009/10/22/plowshares-pork-barrels-the-political-economy-of-agriculture-3/comment-page-1/#comment-2055 Xavier Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:42 +0000 http://www.teamham.com/2009/10/22/plowshares-pork-barrels-the-political-economy-of-agriculture-3/#comment-2055 </div> This book defines the terms "perverse incentives" and "unintended consequences." At virtually every turn, from subsidies and set-asides to tariffs and quotas, the authors show that U.S. agricultural policy is not only expensive and unproductive, but also economically damaging to farmers everywhere - domestic and foreign. <br/><br/>"Plowshares and Porkbarrels" is a must read for all who are concerned with the continued competitiveness of American industry, services, AND FARMING. <br/><br/> This book defines the terms “perverse incentives” and “unintended consequences.” At virtually every turn, from subsidies and set-asides to tariffs and quotas, the authors show that U.S. agricultural policy is not only expensive and unproductive, but also economically damaging to farmers everywhere – domestic and foreign.

“Plowshares and Porkbarrels” is a must read for all who are concerned with the continued competitiveness of American industry, services, AND FARMING.

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