The U.S. Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 involves more than economics. All public policy does. Economic paradigms provide incomplete premises to use in analyses of public policies. As a result, some economists see solely economic irrationality in this new Act. However,...

Much of the policy will appear to be "old wine in new bottles," but one can expect to "taste the difference." For those expecting a policy revolution, there will be disappointments, but for those comfortable with the status quo, surprises are in store.