Economic Issues In Agricultural Biotechnology

Download or read book Economic Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology written by Robbin Shoemaker and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses the fact that ag. biotech. (AB) has been advancing very rapidly, and while it presents many promises, it also poses many questions. Many dimensions to AB need to be considered to adequately inform public policy. Policy is made more difficult by the fact that AB encompasses many policy issues addressed in very different ways. The report identifies several key areas -- ag. research policy, industry structure, production and marketing, consumer issues, and future world food demand -- where AB is dramatically affecting the public policy agenda. Focuses on the economic aspects of these issues and addresses some current and timely issues as well as longer term issues. Charts and tables.