Tim Josling Bücher

Focusing on the interplay between domestic farm policies in developed countries and global agricultural markets, this book compiles various articles discussing the measurement of protection and transfers to producers. It examines the effects of these policies on consumers and international trade. A key theme emphasizes the importance of monitoring trade and transfer implications as a foundational step toward establishing internationally agreed regulations on agricultural policies.

This title was first published in 2002. This engaging work examines the interplay between US and EU agricultural trade policy reforms, as well as the linkage between domestic and trade policy reform, and addresses whether reform is likely to continue during the first decade of the 21st Century. Features include: - Comprehensive overview of the interplay between domestic and international agricultural policy reform - Detailed analysis of the paradigm shift in policy - Vigorous discussion of the potential impact of emerging issues such as GMOs, intellectual property rights, animal and plant health, and human safety The book offers a rich empirical account of politics and diplomacy over the last decade, providing an important background for explaining forthcoming agricultural policy debates in the US, the EU and agricultural policy negotiations in the WTO.