Agricultural policy : a driver for structural and technological change

Table of Contents: 1. The contexts of agricultural policies in the United States of America: Perspectives for the future 2. Frameworks of agricultural policies in Brazil: Interrelationships with the dynamics of sustainable development 3. The main agricultural policy instruments in China: Trends in recent year 4. Agricultural policies in India: Demands of current realities 5. Key lessons from the agricultural strategy in South Africa: Some highlights 6. Changes needed for a more adjusted agricultural policy in Australia: Presenting suggestions 7. Evolution of the Common Agricultural Policy in the European Union: A policy for different scenarios 8. Impacts of agricultural policies on structural and technological changes in agricultural holdings: The case of the European Union.

This book gives insights into the agricultural policies in several countries located in different continents. It is of interest to students, researchers, policy and decision makers. The aim of this book is to provide a characterization of the main agricultural policies that have been implemented in countries such as the United States of America, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, Australia, as well as the European Union. It also aims to analyze the real impact of these policies on the structural and technological changes of farms in the European Union. As its methodology, the book considers bibliometric analysis, literature review and statistical approaches are considered. This book brings an interesting insight into the agricultural policies in several world countries located in different countries.