' Introduction/ Background 1950 Research Question RQ: How do state incentives for sustainable farming affect economic development ? Importance: Examining the influence of state incentives for sustainable farming on economic development and conservation is crucial for informing effective agricultural policies globally. Offering insights to drive policy reforms and promote a more sustainable agricultural future. Literature Review/ Hypotheses Hypotheses: 1.Financial Support Hypothesis: Hypothesis: State incentives for sustainable farming, such as financial support and subsidies, positively impact economic development. Reasoning: In countries like Peru and Costa Rica with incentives, prices rise, driving economic development. Conversely, nations lacking incentives, like Poland or Panama, may not progress similarly. 2. Environmental Caretaking Hypothesis: Hypothesis: State incentives for sustainable farming contribute to conservation efforts. Reasoning: In countries with incentives, like Peru and Costa Rica, eco-friendly practices are promoted, benefiting conservation. Conversely, nations lacking incentives, like Poland or the Dominican Republic, may struggle to preserve biodiversity. 3. Regional Disparities Hypothesis: Hypothesis: The effectiveness of state incentives varies across regions, leading to disparities in economic development and conservation outcomes. Reasoning: Infrastructure and environmental challenges affect incentive effectiveness differently. Regions in Peru and Costa Rica benefit more due to supportive infrastructure, while those in Poland or Panama may face resource limitations. e p - % STATE INCENTIVES FOR SUSTAINABLEFARMING: Research Design 1.Collect data on state incentives and economic indicators. 2.Compare economic indicators between regions with and without state incentives. (H 1) 3.Collect data on conservation efforts and state incentives. 4.Compare conservation outcomes between regions with different levels of state incentives. (H2) 5.Gather data on regional characteristics and state incentives. 6.Explore the relationship between state incentives and regional characteristics. (H3) Implications Changing how institutions work could help boost economic growth and protect the environment through sustainable farming. We might need to pay more attention to ho policies are applied differently in various regions to ensure fairness. - The success of encouraging sustainable farming could give us ideas for improving policies in other areas, like agriculture and the environment Foal | e