Agricultural price supports have been criticized because they

A) hasten the exodus of labor from agriculture.
B) subsidize consumers at the expense of farmers.
C) help large-scale farmers rather than small farmers.
D) create product shortages.

Agricultural Price Supports

Government interventions to stabilize or increase agricultural commodity prices through mechanisms such as subsidies, minimum price settings, or purchasing surplus.

Large-Scale Farmers

Farmers who operate extensive areas of land and generally engage in high-volume production of crops or livestock.