In Europe, the Common Agricultural Policy is a form of:
A) tax on domestic production of agricultural products.
B) regulation and supervision by the WTO in assuring that tariffs are applied fairly.
C) a purchase program whereby government buys unusable products.
D) subsidy, regardless of whether the crop is sold domestically or internationally.

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The Common Agricultural Policy in Europe provides subsidy to farmers regardless of whether they sell their crops domestically or internationally. This has been a controversial policy, as it can lead to overproduction and surpluses, which can then be sold at a loss on the international market, hurting farmers in other countries.

In Europe, the Common Agricultural Policy Is a Form Of