The contribution of research to agricultural policy in Europe

This paper surveys some of the key themes in European agricultural policy research recent decades. It identifies three main drivers this research: a gradual broadening scope discipline response to changing political priorities and values; an enlarged toolbox instruments that has raised new questions required development modes analysis; availability data sources, increased computing power, as well introduction methodological advances from economics, statistics psychology have opened way more powerful analytical tools. Particular attention is paid direct payments agri-environment-climate measures examples driven agenda. The concludes by identifying requirements ensure remains vibrant relevant future.