Naslov
An Open Mind Wants More: Opinion Strength and the Desire for Genetically Modified Food Labeling Policy

Autori
Radas, Sonja ; Teisl, Mario ; Roe, Brian

Izvornik
The Journal of Consumer Affairs (0022-0078) 42 (2008), 3; 335-361

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
genetically modified food; consumer acceptance; labeling

Sažetak
Two opposing viewpoints exist in the literature ; some suggest consumers are unconcerned and do not desire any genetically modified labeling, while others indicate the opposite. The mixed results may be because consumers make finer distinctions than surveys have called for, and have evaluation schemes sensitive to information about the benefits and risks associated with genetically modified foods. We find consumers are quite nuanced in their preferences for genetically modified labeling policy. Unexpectedly, consumers with less-defined views desire mandatory labeling of the most stringent type, while consumers with stronger viewpoints (either pro- or con-genetically modified) are more relaxed in their labeling requirements.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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