The Effect of Agricultural Policies on Land Use and Environmental Quality

• DOI: 10.2307/1243864
• Publication Date: 2006-07-05T21:03:07Z
• Authors: Andrew J. Plantinga
• Keywords: Environmental Quality; Agricultural land

Abstract In this paper I consider the environmental quality gains that may be achieved by reducing agricultural income supports. A new methodology is developed to estimate land use shares. an application Wisconsin, milk price support reductions result in shifts of marginal forest, soil erosion and providing off‐site water improvements. The benefits are estimated at least as large decreased welfare burden on consumers taxpayers, indicating a central role for considerations motivating policy reforms more efficient means achieving goals retirement programs.