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U.S. farm subsidies
Abstract: Why should the average American care about the 2008 Farm Bill and farm subsidies? Farm subsidies can affect the price of food and can influence the amount of taxes we pay. This month's Liber8 newsletter explains why farm subsidies were originally used, spotlights the debate about their continued use, and points out some changes to the 2008 Farm Bill.
Keywords: Subsidies; Agriculture;
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Part of Series: Liber8 Economic Information Newsletter
Publication Date: 2008
Issue: Sept