Food subsidies poll extremely well and the US votes for them. They are one of the least controversial public policies and not because of "powerful donors." Almo

Food subsidies poll extremely well and the US votes for them. They are one of the least controversial public policies and not because of "powerful donors." Almost all countries subsidize food production and there are strong reasons why this is so. Primarily, countries want a robust domestic food surplus for social stability. High food prices or lack of food leading to famine are one of the highest causes of social unrest.