Though Americans commonly refer to our form of Western Capitalism as “the free market,” our economic system is anything but. Sure, consumers and producers have choices about what to buy and what to make, however, that’s where the freedom stops. What so many politicians and businesses herald as “the strength of the free market” is actually the convolution and distortion of a free market to ensure a few interests’ prosperity. This blog will highlight the known and relatively unknown economic distortions in agricultural markets that governments label “policy” and “trade agreement.” Exploring their histories and effects will empower you, the reader, to decide if their benefits outweigh their true costs.
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