Living standards shape individual attitudes on genetically modified food around the world

A look at the recent news from around the world on genetically modified food and crops

Genetically modified (GM) food and crop stories continue to appear in the popular media across the globe. In the United States, recent news on the topic was dominated by GM food labeling initiatives in various states, efforts in Hawaii to restrict or ban the cultivation of GM crops, and plans by food companies to eliminate GM ingredients from their products. Chipotle Mexican Grill, a popular ch...

Consumer Attitudes toward Genetically Modified Food in Norway by

There is a lack of public acceptance of genetically modified (GM) food products in Europe. Using a dichotomous choice contingent valuation methodology, we find that willingness to accept (WTA) for GM food in Norway is positively affected (i.e. a greater discount is required) by higher levels of self-reported risk perceptions toward GM-food and preferences for domestically produced food. The est...

Genetically Modified Food: Yes or No?

Genetically Modified Food

Genetically modified foods are a controversial subject in today’s society. They benefit the human race in many ways but they also pose many risks to the health of humans and the good of the environment. It is crucial that we study the effects of transgenic crops on people and their surroundings before is it continued to be integrated into the world. There is currently not enough proof to ensure...

Consumer acceptance, valuation of and attitudes towards genetically modified food: Review and implications for food policy

An increasing set of evidence has been reported on how consumers could potentially react to the introduction of genetically modified food. Studies typically contain some empirical evidence and some theoretical explanations of the data, however, to date limited effort has been posed on systematically reviewing the existing evidence and its implications for policy. This paper contributes to the l...