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Goals of Policy From the social goal of saving family farm to the “economic goal of providing tools by which farm business can reduce risk” From the goal of adjusting production to market to the “goal of expanding demand, remaining competitive, and achieving open markets internationally” From the goal of soil conservation to the goal of “sustainable production in the utilizaton of land, air and water. From the goal of maintaining adequate food reserves into the goal of “food security, food safety, and homeland security”. From the goal of domestic demand expansion into eating wisely and in moderation From the goal of expanding the use of agriculture’s production capacity to help meet energy needs The Role of the Economists: Four distinct approaches used by the economists in policy analysis Scientific approach: Most frequently used in science journals. Defining the problem, reviewing the literature, hypothesis, testing and drawing conclusions.Value judgements as well. Analytical approach: Consequences are devided into two columns: pro and cons, advantages and disadvantages, costs and benefits. Depends on one’s perspective. Evangelistic approach: Used to make the case for particular solution and to crusade for its adoption. Activists. Most compelling arguments. Opponents as well. Activists and advocates on both ends of the farm policy spectrum. Educational aproach: Alternatives/consequences method. Objectivity. Problem clearly defined, alternative solutions and probable consequences are analyzed.Emphasizes the consequences of the alternatives. Crucial Policy Process Questions What is?: Based on scientific and empirical observations. What can be?: Political elements.. What will be?: Forecast What should be?: Value judgements Goals of Policy Analysis Reducing uncertainty and providing information for decision makers in the public arena As systematic evaluation of the technical and economic feasibility and political viability of alternative policies, strategies for implementation, and consequences for policy adoption.
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