Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Publication Title
Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Abstract
This paper assesses consumers’ acceptance of nutritionally enhanced vegetables using a series of auction experiments administered to a random sample of adult consumers. Evidence suggests that consumers are willing to pay significantly more for fresh produce with labels signaling enhanced levels of antioxidants and vitamin C achieved by moving genes from within the species, as opposed to across species. However, this premium is significantly affected by diverse information treatments injected into the experiments.
Recommended Citation
Colson, G., Huffman, W. E., Rousu, M. C. (2011). Improving the Nutrient Content of Food through Genetic Modification: Evidence from Experimental Auctions on Consumer Acceptance. Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 36(2), 343–364.