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Soil conservation: Market failure and program performance


Abstract: An examination of the economic rationale behind soil conservation programs, an assessment of the magnitude of the soil erosion problem, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of U.S. soil conservation policies.

Keywords: Conservation of natural resources; Environmental policy;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Part of Series: Economic Commentary

Publication Date: 1983

Issue: Jan

Order Number: 2