Microeconomics: Principles, Problems, & Policies, 20th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0077660811
ISBN 13: 978-0-07766-081-9

Chapter 20 - Agriculture: Economics and Policy - Discussion Questions - Page 463: 12

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The Freedom to Farm Act of 1996 helped farmers have more of choice of what to make but took away some of their subsidies. While some argue that this will help consumers, it poses the risk of driving farmers out of business and thus reducing the amount of food available.
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