Title: Multifunctionality : the policy implications.
Authors: Shōbayashi, Mikitarō; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
Year: 2003
Subjects: International trade Environmental aspects Mathematical models.; Sustainable agriculture Mathematical models.; Agriculture Economic aspects Mathematical models; Agriculture and state Environmental aspects Mathematical models.
Abstract: This report attempts to guide policy-makers to the best possible decisions taking account of the multifunctional character of agriculture. Policy-makers and analysts are supplied with a series of detailed questions which will help determine whether government intervention is required and, if so, what the nature of that intervention should be. Recognising that the information needs can be considerable, the report suggests procedures to be adopted when the data are unavailable or unreliable.
Contents: I. Introduction -- II. Structure and Underlying Principle -- III. Operationalising the Analytical Framework -- IV. Policy Options from an Efficiency Perspective -- V. The Policy Implications of Missing Information -- VI. Equity, Stability, and International Spill-Over Effects -- VII. Conclusions and Policy Implications -- Annex 1. Flow Charts -- Annex 2. Guidelines for Incorporating Quality Difference of NCOs -- Annex 3. Sub-Questions/Guidelines for NCOs Not Covered in the Main Text -- Annex 4. Efficiency Loss Associated with Tariff