The Political Aspect of Agriculture

Question 1

is the most embracive social activity of a democratic society. It may be defined as the process whereby public values are determined and public policies formulated and executed.

Answer 1

Political process

Question 2

is the process that resolves competing claims on government–allocated resources. A relationship of political science and business marketing

Answer 2

Political market

Question 3

is a relatively new approach to analyzing political activity that draws upon management marketing assumptions to describe political behavior

Answer 3

Political marketing

Question 4

can include the broader public as well as private interests seeking to secure favorable outcomes in the political arena.

Answer 4

Policy demanders

Question 5

Governmental officials seek to deliver durable benefits to specific constituencies through the policies they supply.

Answer 5

Policy supply

Question 6

Perceived costs of protection to individuals or groups inside or
outside the sector

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Supply

Question 7

• Raising productivity growth
• Diversifying into products with high-income elasticities
• More off-farm employment

Answer 7

Demand

Question 8

Power of the bureaucracy that is charged with overseeing the particular sector demanding protection

Answer 8

Supply

Question 9

focus on the preferences and influence of various groups or sectors that impact agricultural policy-making.

Answer 9

Demand-side Expectation