AGEC 325 exam 1 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Policy - Correct answer-the guiding principle leading to a specific program or
course of action that is pursued by the government
policy position - Correct answer-articulates a position or viewpoint as to what the
government's role ought to be with respect to a particular problem or set of
circumstances
policy position influenced by - Correct answer-facts, values, beliefs, goals
Agrarianism - Correct answer-is the social/political philosophy posing that
agriculture is the primary occupation of mankind, rural life is morally superior to
urban life, and a nation of small independent farmers is the proper basis for a
democratic society
Government involvement in agriculture has traditionally been justified by: -
Correct answer-Low farm income.
The need to stabilize prices and farm incomes.
The importance of supporting an adequate supply of food.
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, The safety of the food supply.
Protecting the capacity of agriculture to produce for future generations.
The underlying rationales that explain government involvement - Correct answer-
Externalities
Market failures
Policies change due to - Correct answer-Economic Issues
Instability
Globalization
Technology
Agricultural and natural resource issues
Politics
Social Movements
"The Unknown"
Agricultural and natural resource issues - Correct answer-Food safety concerns
Environmental issues
Agricultural advances
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Answers Graded A+
Policy - Correct answer-the guiding principle leading to a specific program or
course of action that is pursued by the government
policy position - Correct answer-articulates a position or viewpoint as to what the
government's role ought to be with respect to a particular problem or set of
circumstances
policy position influenced by - Correct answer-facts, values, beliefs, goals
Agrarianism - Correct answer-is the social/political philosophy posing that
agriculture is the primary occupation of mankind, rural life is morally superior to
urban life, and a nation of small independent farmers is the proper basis for a
democratic society
Government involvement in agriculture has traditionally been justified by: -
Correct answer-Low farm income.
The need to stabilize prices and farm incomes.
The importance of supporting an adequate supply of food.
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, The safety of the food supply.
Protecting the capacity of agriculture to produce for future generations.
The underlying rationales that explain government involvement - Correct answer-
Externalities
Market failures
Policies change due to - Correct answer-Economic Issues
Instability
Globalization
Technology
Agricultural and natural resource issues
Politics
Social Movements
"The Unknown"
Agricultural and natural resource issues - Correct answer-Food safety concerns
Environmental issues
Agricultural advances
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