Routledge - The Costs of the Common Agricultural Policy

Explore a deep analysis of European agricultural economics with The Costs of the Common Agricultural Policy by Routledge. Originally published in 1982, this volume from the Routledge Library Editions: Agriculture series examines the significant public expenditure linked to the European Community's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This book addresses the historical controversies and disputes regarding how farm support systems operated and how they were financed. It provides a clear description of the CAP landscape and uses established economic theory and methods to assess the economic and financial flows resulting from its implementation. Readers will gain an understanding of how different concepts of cost impact the assessment of the CAP. It serves as a foundational text for those studying the financial frameworks and economic impacts of large-scale agricultural policies.