Why is food more expensive in the EU than in the US?

That is not true. Food is not really more expensive on average in the EU.
14% (17 votes)
The soil is more fertile and the grass is greener in the US.
0% (0 votes)
The EU food is healthier and more environmentally friendly.
65% (80 votes)
The EU supports agriculture less than the US.
15% (18 votes)
The US cares more about consumers than the EU.
1% (1 vote)
The EU has better things to do with its limited budget than subsidising food.
6% (7 votes)
Total votes: 123
Learning objectives: 
Understanding differences in agricultural policy between the EU and other big agricultural producers.
Comparing the total extent of agricultural support across economies.
Understanding different forms of agricultural support: producer support, consumer support and agricultural services support.
Understanding diffferences in the agricultural support mix across countries.
Comparing food standards across countries.
Using objective sources of information that allow international comparisons.
Introduction to research about the causes of things.
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