The public's valuation of food safety - can it contribute to policy?

This thesis examines the 'economics of food safety'. The discussion outlines a theoretical 'equilibrium' model of food safety. This is used as a basis for understanding the concept of 'market failure' in the food safety context. Three specific market failures are identi...

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Main Author: Packham, Christopher Martin
Published: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 2004
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.405342