Review

A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy

Volume: 30 Number: 1 June 28, 2024
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A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy

Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current quantitative impact assessment methodologies, examining their strengths and weaknesses in terms of data requirements, as well as their consideration of social, economic, and environmental factors. Furthermore, it aims to elucidate the necessity for new-generation agricultural impact assessment models to incorporate advancements in information technology, communication tools, and big data analytics. Design/Methodology/Approach: In this review, the term "agricultural modelling platforms" is used to denote different equilibrium models and these models are divided into two categories according on their methodological approaches. The first category adopts a "systems approach," which includes general and partial equilibrium type models, as well as sector models. The "agent-based approach" is used by the second category. This review, thus, is primarily concerned with contrasting farm-representative models with farm-based models. Findings: The study emphasizes the importance of methodology and criteria in modelling exercises, considering factors like analysis level, environmental impact, and relationship between agriculture and the environment. It suggests that selecting the right modelling scale and tool requires asking the right research questions in advance. Originality/Value: In this study, general and partial equilibrium models, which allow impact analysis of policies implemented in the agricultural sector, which is increasingly faced with ecological and social problems, and Agent Based Models (ABM), which allow the problems in question to be included in the models, are compared and provided guidance to policy makers. It is aimed to reveal their advantages/disadvantages against each other. The originality of this study is that this comparison is made by taking into account the evolution of the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) since its establishment.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Policy

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

June 28, 2024

Submission Date

January 9, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 26, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 30 Number: 1

APA
Çağatay, S., Koç, A., Bayaner, A., Uysal, P., & Arslan, S. (2024). A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi, 30(1), 69-87. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1334549
AMA
1.Çağatay S, Koç A, Bayaner A, Uysal P, Arslan S. A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy. TJAE. 2024;30(1):69-87. doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1334549
Chicago
Çağatay, Selim, Ali Koç, Ahmet Bayaner, Peyman Uysal, and Sedat Arslan. 2024. “A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 30 (1): 69-87. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1334549.
EndNote
Çağatay S, Koç A, Bayaner A, Uysal P, Arslan S (June 1, 2024) A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 30 1 69–87.
IEEE
[1]S. Çağatay, A. Koç, A. Bayaner, P. Uysal, and S. Arslan, “A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy”, TJAE, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 69–87, June 2024, doi: 10.24181/tarekoder.1334549.
ISNAD
Çağatay, Selim - Koç, Ali - Bayaner, Ahmet - Uysal, Peyman - Arslan, Sedat. “A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 30/1 (June 1, 2024): 69-87. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1334549.
JAMA
1.Çağatay S, Koç A, Bayaner A, Uysal P, Arslan S. A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy. TJAE. 2024;30:69–87.
MLA
Çağatay, Selim, et al. “A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi, vol. 30, no. 1, June 2024, pp. 69-87, doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1334549.
Vancouver
1.Selim Çağatay, Ali Koç, Ahmet Bayaner, Peyman Uysal, Sedat Arslan. A Synthesis on Impact Assessment Models from the Perspective of Evolution of the EU Common Agricultural Policy. TJAE. 2024 Jun. 1;30(1):69-87. doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1334549