The model description is confused and provides no basis for possible replication or validation. Third, there are a number of inconsistencies between the results presented and the modeling description or alternative data sources that undermine confidence in the results. The U.S. sugar industry experts also blasted the report. World dump market prices have averaged less than half the world average cost of producing sugar for most of the past two decades. In terms of minutes of work required to buy one pound of sugar, the U.S. is third lowest in the world.
Sugar is more affordable only in Switzerland and Singapore.
There are numerous other errors, flaws, and omissions in the GAO report. The following are just a few. Policy revenues ignored . Relative consumer prices ignored . GAO failed to report that U.S. retail sugar prices are stable, well below the developed-country average, and about the most affordable in the world.