A5091613729- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Genetically Modified Organisms Research
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Forest Management and Policy
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Risk Perception and Management
- Intellectual Property and Patents
- Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Global trade, sustainability, and social impact
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
University of Maine
2012-2023
University of Maine System
2005-2009
United States Food and Drug Administration
2001-2005
The Ohio State University
2000-2004
GTx (United States)
2003
University of Maryland, College Park
1993-1996
Abstract Cost/benefit analysis justifies regulations altering the amount of health‐related information presented to consumers. The current method benefit analysis, cost avoided illness, is limited; it assumes benefits are adequately represented by changes in illnesses. manuscript develops a estimation measure welfare impacts providing nutrient information. Nutrient labeling significantly affects purchase behaviour but may not lead increased consumption health foods. increase without any...
Abstract A split‐sample design is used to evaluate the convergent validity of three response formats in conjoint analysis experiments. We investigate whether recoding rating data rankings and choose‐one formats, ranking choose one, result structural models welfare estimates that are statistically indistinguishable from based on or questions. Our results indicate ratings, ranks, one not established. In addition, we find people frequently use ‘ties’ responses questions, option any alternatives...
During the last two decades, product labeling has become an increasingly used policy tool, particularly with respect to provision of health and environmental information. Theory holds that flow information among market participants plays a critical role in efficient operation markets. This paper explores ameliorating potential deficiencies: asymmetric costly search behavior. Practical considerations for design implementation research are explored.
The relationship between a person's level of environmental concern/behavior and his or her participation in outdoor recreation has been matter study for approximately 25 years. However, previous research, primarily using correlation techniques on local/state data, provides only weak inconsistent results. authors use nationally representative sample probability models to reanalyze this issue. results support the idea that is positively associated with concern/behavior. In addition, depends...
Labels address a market failure—asymmetric information—through costly expenditures borne by consumers, firms, and taxpayers. In this review, we explore when mandatory voluntary labeling policies may be socially optimal. Although the analysis ostensibly revolves around simple comparisons of costs subsequent benefits from improved information symmetry, more symmetric alter social welfare in other ways, e.g., altering production externalities, exercise power, or on rent-seeking activities. We...
AbstractThe economic literature has devoted relatively strong attention to eco-labelling schemes. Nevertheless, while succeeding in some markets, they often fall short of their promises. We analyse the gap between academic design schemes and real implementation. contend that providing information is not enough. then use recent advances behavioural economics inform policy makers on potential interventions order better schemes.Policy relevanceMany public policies, including schemes, are still...
Aquaculture has been responsible for an impressive growth in the global supply of seafood. As 2016, more than half all seafood production comes from aquaculture. To meet future demands, there is need and opportunity to expand marine aquaculture ways that are both socially ecologically sustainable. This requires integrating biophysical, social, engineering sciences. Such interdisciplinary research difficult due complexity multi-scale aspects inherent challenges researchers face working across...
It is increasingly difficult for survey researchers to obtain sufficiently high response rates ensure data validity. A common method of increasing through the use incentives; previous research has indicated varying success a variety methods and levels monetary incentives. However, there less on non-monetary result that incentives increase but they are generally successful than commonly studied phenomenon whether can induce biases in by inadvertently drawing individuals from select population...