The Effects of Agricultural Research and Farm Subsidy Policies on Human Nutrition and Obesity
Alston, Julian M.; Sumner, Daniel A.; Vosti, Stephen A.
2005

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Agricultural policies including farm programs and R&D are said to have contributed to obesity by making food commodities cheaper and thereby encouraging consumption. This paper explores the links from agricultural policy to food prices and consumption and suggests that contribution of agricultural policy to obesity is not so clear.

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Title The Effects of Agricultural Research and Farm Subsidy Policies on Human Nutrition and Obesity
Author(s) Alston, Julian M.
Sumner, Daniel A.
Vosti, Stephen A.
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Issue Date 2005
Publication Type Conference Paper/ Presentation
DOI and Other Identifiers 10.22004/ag.econ.19196
Record Identifier https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/19196
PURL Identifier http://purl.umn.edu/19196
Language English
Total Pages 39
Series Statement Selected Paper 136542
Record Appears in Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) > Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Conferences > 2005 Annual meeting, July 24-27, Providence, RI

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