Consumers are willing to pay more for HAB-free mussels

Submitted by Meseret Birhan… on

Key Messages
●    Consumers may avoid consuming mussels if they perceive a high risk of HAB contamination, even under government monitoring.
●    HABs have significant welfare losses for consumers, but policies to ensure food safety in seafood markets can improve social welfare.
●    Perceptions about HABs and mussel attributes play a role in explaining consumer preferences, but the link varies across contexts.

Agriculture, Biodiversity, Fisheries

8th Annual CECFEE Research and Policy Workshop - 7-9 November 2024

8th Annual CECFEE Research and Policy Workshop will be held at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India in partnership with SRIJAN. Please mark your calendars for November 7-9, 2024 (Thursday to Saturday) and…

Date: Wednesday 6 November — Saturday 9 November, 2024
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