The purpose of the study is to analyse the proposals concerning the Common Agriculture Policy. The authors of chapters focus on the possible consequences of the future shape of CAP, particularly for the food sector and rural areas in selected European countries

The purpose of this research was to develop an economic model of agri-food sector's growth. The model presented includes the demand side based on behaviors of consumer on retail as well as a food processor on farm markets as opposite to the supply side based on farm producer's behavior

Economic development is characterised by the fact that the share of agriculture tends to decrease both in terms of resources used and domestic product generated. This does not mean, however, that the role of agriculture in the economic development diminishes. It can be considered a paradox that...