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| Author: | Teisl, M. F. Roe, B. Hicks, R. L. |
| Title: | Can Eco-Labels Tune a Market? Evidence from Dolphin- Safe Labeling |
| Journal: | Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
2002 : MAY, VOL. 43:3, p. 339-359 |
| Index terms: | TESTS FISHING INDUSTRY MARKETS ECOLOGY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | In this paper the authors test whether the dolphin-safe labels altered consumer purchases of tuna. The authors also provide a partial measure of the total welfare effects of the dolphin-safe labeling policy. The results confirm the authors' hypothesis that the dolphin-tuna controversy and the subsequent implementation of dolphin-safe labeling affected consumer behavior. Further, the paper provides market-based evidence that consumers can respond to eco-labels; the dolphin-safe label increased the market share of canned tuna. The welfare analysis provides a partial measure of society's willingness to pay to avoid personally contributing to dolphin mortality as a result of tuna fishing. |
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