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According to Chris Edwards, why can't farmers reduce risks by themselves in a marketplace?
According to Chris Edwards, why can't farmers reduce risks by themselves in a marketplace?
- Diversifying their planting locations is not a feasible risk reduction strategy
- They may farm in places they otherwise wouldn’t with crop insurance subsidies (correct)
- Buying financial contracts like forward contracts is not a reliable risk mitigation method
- They are not aware of the risks involved in farming
What does Chris Edwards believe would happen if subsidies for crop insurance were withdrawn?
What does Chris Edwards believe would happen if subsidies for crop insurance were withdrawn?
- Farmers would expand their farming operations to more locations
- Farmers would diversify their crops to a greater extent
- Farmers would be more hesitant to farm environmentally sensitive lands (correct)
- Farmers would not be affected by the withdrawal of subsidies
What is one concern raised by Chris Edwards about the impact of crop insurance subsidies on farmers' behavior?
What is one concern raised by Chris Edwards about the impact of crop insurance subsidies on farmers' behavior?
- Farmers may not be aware of the benefits of crop insurance
- Farmers may not be able to afford farming in certain locations
- Farmers may diversify their planting locations excessively
- Farmers may tend to farm more environmentally sensitive and marginal lands (correct)
What is the main argument made by Chris Edwards regarding the treatment of farmers in comparison to businesses in other industries?
What is the main argument made by Chris Edwards regarding the treatment of farmers in comparison to businesses in other industries?
What does Chris Edwards believe would happen if farmers know their losses will be covered at a subsidized rate?
What does Chris Edwards believe would happen if farmers know their losses will be covered at a subsidized rate?
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