Article
Business
Xiaotian Liu, Peter T. L. Popkowski Leszczyc
Summary: This study examines the reference price effect of historical price lists on ending prices. The findings support the range theory, showing that the maximum price on the price list positively influences the auction ending price, while the price range has a negative effect. The reference price effects are also influenced by the number of prices on the list and the type of product sold.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Sandip Mitra, Most Nilufa Khatun, Md Masudul Haque Prodhan, Md Akhtaruzzaman Khan
Summary: This study investigated the preferences of consumers for capture and culture fishes, finding that the capture fish had higher quality but lower availability and control, leading to higher market prices; although consumers preferred the capture fish for its freshness and price, the culture fish was also popular due to its larger size. Factors influencing consumer willingness to pay more for capture fish included average price, firmness, and household family size, while increased belly swelling led to decreased market prices.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mi Zeng, Wei Yu Yan, Zhi Jiang Zeng
Summary: Despite being the largest honey producer, China has relatively low domestic consumption. This study investigates honey consumption in mainland China and identifies the main factors influencing it. The survey of 960 respondents in Jiangxi Province reveals a preference for intense flavor (46.46%) and runny honey (50.83%). Direct sales from beekeepers (44.90%) are the most common purchasing method. The study highlights taste, consistency, and price as influential attributes in honey purchasing decisions.
Article
Economics
Kang Hua Cao, Chi-Keung Woo, Ling Zhang, Yuxin Zhang
Summary: The study utilized data from personalized license plate auctions in Hong Kong to estimate willingness to pay for messages, finding that emotional or humorous messages tend to attract higher willingness to pay, while effects of vanity, positive outlook, and superstition are relatively small. The results suggest that advertising messages should be clear and concise, appealing to consumers' emotions and humor.
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jogasankar Mahaprashasta, Pranab Mukhopadhyay, Subhrendu K. Pattanayak
Summary: The study reveals that flooding can have a significant impact on the rental value of households in Cuttack, Indian city. Households are willing to pay a considerable amount to avoid flooding, which has implications for urban sustainability and funding public infrastructure in low and lower-middle-income countries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Economics
Wen Lin, Rodolfo M. Nayga, Wei Yang
Summary: This study examines the response and value of a new technology-based carbon label on food products by US consumers. The results show that the individual valuation of the carbon labeled bread is $4 per 20 oz., slightly lower compared to conventional and organic bread. Additionally, the valuation of the novel carbon labeled bread would be higher among certain market segments, including non-white, liberal and well-educated consumers, as well as those with a high level of knowledge about the causes of climate change.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kehao Zhou, Yan Song, Ronghui Tan
Summary: This study examines the impact of both natural and perceived quality of urban parks on nearby housing values in downtown Tianjin. The results show that high perceived quality of urban parks can increase the willingness of residents to pay higher prices for houses located nearby. Additionally, perceived quality, specifically the naturalness dimension, has a positive influence on property values, while other perceived factors do not significantly affect residents' willingness to pay.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Duc Tran, Ieben Broeckhoven, Yung Hung, Nguyen Hoang Diem My, Hans De Steur, Wim Verbeke
Summary: The concern for food safety and quality pushes governments and private sectors to improve consumers' confidence in food systems through certifications and traceability systems. However, little is known about consumers' valuation of food labelling schemes. This study explores Vietnamese consumers' willingness to pay for existing certifications, branding, and traceability labelling schemes and finds that trust is a critical factor shaping their willingness to pay for products bearing VietGAP label.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Christoph Herrmann, Sebastian Rhein, Katharina Friederike Straeter
Summary: Consumers' perception and willingness-to-pay for alternatives to conventional plastic packaging are ambiguous. They are willing to pay for packaging they perceive to be sustainable, yet dissatisfied with the current packaging situation despite recognizing the positive characteristics of single-use plastic packaging.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Adam Hakim, Itamar Golan, Sharon Yefet, Dino J. Levy
Summary: There is an increasing demand in consumer neuroscience for objective neural measures to quantify subjective valuations and predict responses to marketing campaigns. This study developed a deep learning network (DLN) model to predict subjects' willingness to pay (WTP) based on EEG data. The results showed high accuracy in predicting high vs. low WTP and provided interpretable results for understanding neural mechanisms and decision-making insight.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Business
Xin-Jean Lim, Jun-Hwa Cheah, Liem Viet Ngo, Kara Chan, Hiram Ting
Summary: Motivated by concerns about environmental issues, this study examines consumer interest in buying sustainable luxury products. Findings from the analysis of data collected from 296 Chinese consumers who had purchased luxury fashion products indicate that consumer pro-environmental values significantly influence their engagement and willingness to pay a premium price. Additionally, the study reveals that myopia moderates the relationship between these variables.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jifan Ren, Jialiang Yang, Erhao Liu, Fangfang Huang
Summary: With the rise of live streaming commerce, short-video platforms have formed unique consumer communities with their own culture and language through interaction between content creators and consumers. This co-creation not only enhances consumer trust and premium space for commodities, but also strengthens community ties and expands community scale. This study explores the influence of social comparison and consumer trust on consumers' willingness to pay premium through experiments, highlighting the importance of language and cultural co-creation in consumer communities.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Naphtal Habiyaremye, Nadhem Mtimet, Emily A. A. Ouma, Gideon A. A. Obare
Summary: A major concern in Rwanda is the safety and quality of milk, especially during informal delivery processes. This study examines consumers' willingness to pay for pasteurized milk and the effect of providing safety-related information. It finds that consumers are willing to pay more for safe and quality milk, suggesting potential market transformation. The study also recommends policies that promote private sector investments in milk zones and the provision of information to increase consumer knowledge.
Article
Economics
Abel Rosales-Tristancho, Ana F. Carazo, Raul Brey
Summary: A survey conducted in Spain towards the end of 2017 revealed that high purchase prices of zero emission vehicles serve as a major obstacle for most drivers when considering purchasing them. The results showed the presence of different subpopulations with varying levels of knowledge and willingness to pay for ZEVs.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chiara D. D'Alpaos, Paolo Bragolusi
Summary: The majority of Italian buildings do not meet adequate aseismic design standards and are at risk of earthquakes. Seismic retrofitting plays a crucial role in reducing vulnerability and generating market price premiums for retrofitted buildings. This paper estimates the market price premiums of seismically retrofitted buildings in Italy using a survey-based method.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wisdom Dogbe, Melania Salazar-Ordonez, Jose M. Gil
Summary: Obesity is increasing exponentially in developed economies despite numerous policy interventions. A holistic review is needed for targeted intervention as the causes are multifactorial. The study found non-linear relationships between socioeconomic, intrapersonal factors and body weight.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Evelyn Rivera-Toapanta, Zein Kallas, Meta Candek-Potokar, Joel Gonzalez, Marta Gil, Elsa Varela, Justine Faure, Marija Cerjak, Tomazin Urska, Chiara Aquilani, Benedicte Lebret, Danijel Karolyi, Carolina Pugliese, Jose Maria Gil
Summary: The study aims to assess the feasibility of marketing strategies to promote the sustainable development of local swine breeds. The results indicate that product strategy is a common priority for stakeholders, and diversifying production and emphasizing quality labeling can contribute to the sustainability of these supply chains.
RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Faical Akaichi, Klaus Glenk, Cesar Revoredo-Giha
Summary: This study examines the demand for animal-friendly pork and how it is affected by different labels. Three consumer segments were identified, with pro-welfare consumers placing high value on the animal-friendly label, while welfare-reluctant consumers held negative views towards it.
Article
Ecology
Valentin Bellassen, Marion Drut, Mohamed Hilal, Antonio Bodini, Michele Donati, Matthieu Duboys de Labarre, Jelena Filipovic, Lisa Gauvrit, Jose M. Gil, Viet Hoang, Agata Malak-Rawlikowska, Konstadinos Mattas, Sylvette Monier-Dilhan, Paul Muller, Orachos Napasintuwong, Jack Peerlings, Thomas Pomeon, Marina Tomic Maksan, Aron Torok, Mario Veneziani, Gunnar Vitterso, Filippo Arfini
Summary: Through comparing certified food and non-certified food in terms of economic, social, and environmental performance, it was found that certified food outperforms non-certified food in most indicators, especially in economic and social aspects. However, their performance is similar in major environmental indicators. Despite the higher cost of certified food, the extra performance per euro is similar to traditional policy interventions for improving diet sustainability.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Berta Vidal-Mones, Raquel Diaz-Ruiz, Jose M. Gil
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of nudging strategies on food waste prevention in school canteens and proposes a methodological framework to design and evaluate these strategies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cesar Revoredo-Giha, Paul McNamee, Patricia Norwood, Faical Akaichi, Wisdom Dogbe
Summary: The paper provides an ex-ante evaluation of banning price promotions for discretionary foods in Scotland. The results suggest that such restrictions have the potential to reduce the intake of calories, sugar, saturated fats, and sodium, thus improving the overall nutritional quality of foods consumed.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
James Turner, Bouali Guesmi, Jose M. Gil, Kevin Heanue, Miguel Sierra, Helen Percy, Isabel Bortagaray, Nour Chams, Cath Milne
Summary: This paper explores the evaluation methods and capacity building of four public-funded agricultural research organisations in response to the impact agenda. The study highlights the need for improving evaluative capacity building, with an emphasis on summative evaluation. The organizations have yet to fully integrate evaluation processes and capabilities for learning, but there is an opportunity to develop organization and program-level evaluation processes to inform the pathways to impact from science. The paper also suggests strengthening networks of evaluation practitioners and academics to bridge the gap between theory and practice in monitoring and evaluation.
EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Cesar Salazar, Andres Acuna-Duarte, Jose Maria Gil
Summary: This article analyzes the impact of drought on price differences in local food markets, focusing on product quality and marketing channels. The study finds that drought shocks reduce market price differentials during harvesting and commercialization periods, indicating the existence of market integration. High-quality products, less perishable products, and those from traditional markets respond more intensively to droughts and take more time to be transmitted. The direct link between droughts and crop quality, as well as the larger buffer stock capacity of supermarkets, may explain these findings. The article also discusses product differentiation and retail price rigidity arguments.
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Nour Chams, Bouali Guesmi, Jose Maria Gil
Summary: A multi-criteria decision-making system based on stakeholder evaluation is used to explore the connection between research impact and sustainability performance in Spain's agro-food sector. This study goes beyond the scientific assessment of research by examining its societal contribution. The ELECTRE III methodology is applied to analyze the research programs, involving stakeholders' knowledge in the assessment of research impact and sustainability performance. The findings reveal the ranking matrices of research impact and its implicit contribution to Sustainable Development Goals. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners in promoting the transition to a sustainable agro-food sector.
RESEARCH EVALUATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Bouali Guesmi, Ahmed Yangui, Ibtissem Taghouti, Jose Maria Gil
Summary: Cereal, oilseed, and protein (COP) production is important for sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Tunisia. Crop diversity can lead to inefficient resource use, and the COP sector has low productivity levels due to weather conditions. This study used data envelopment analysis (DEA) to assess the relationship between land use patterns and farm efficiency. Specialized COP farms showed higher technical efficiency levels than mixed cropping systems, indicating room for reducing inefficiency.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Juan Cabas Monje, Bouali Guesmi, Amer Ait Sidhoum, Jose Maria Gil
Summary: This study aimed to determine the technical efficiency performance of pig farms in Spain and examine the key factors affecting the production system. The results showed significant differences in production frontier parameters across different quantiles, supporting the use of quantile regression approach. The optimal quantile for the stochastic frontier indicated an average TE level of 75%. Additionally, the empirical findings suggested that pig farmers in Spain prioritize the adoption of high technology to improve their economic and technical performance and competitiveness in the European pig market.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Babatope E. Akinyemi, Faical Akaichi, Janice M. Siegford, Simon P. Turner
Summary: This study analyzes the perceptions of precision livestock farming (PLF) technology held by stakeholders in the US swine industry using the Q-methodology approach. By following up with stakeholders interviewed 6 months earlier, the study found three distinct viewpoints: PLF improves farm management, animal welfare, and labor conditions; PLF does not solve industry problems; PLF has limitations and could lead to data ownership conflicts. Stakeholders with in-depth knowledge of PLF were optimistic about its potential, while those with basic understanding were skeptical. However, all stakeholders agreed on the importance of training and adoption of PLF. The study's results hold promise for informed decision-making about PLF implementation in the US swine industry.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Babatope E. Akinyemi, Belinda Vigors, Simon P. Turner, Faical Akaichi, Madonna Benjamin, Anna K. Johnson, Monique D. Pairis-Garcia, Dale W. Rozeboom, Juan P. Steibel, David P. Thompson, Cassey Zangaro, Janice M. Siegford
Summary: Precision livestock farming (PLF) technology development has been rapid, but adoption on farms has been slow. Understanding stakeholders' views, applications, limitations, and concerns regarding PLF technology is crucial for understanding adoption factors. Through online interviews, 12 influential stakeholders' views and experiences were investigated. Two distinct stakeholder groups were identified, the PLF enthusiasts and the PLF cautious. The majority of participants were familiar with and experienced in using PLF technologies in the swine industry. PLF technology was perceived to improve decision-making, care for animals, labor efficiency, and resource-use efficiency. Poor internet connectivity and the need to prioritize daily farm tasks were identified as key obstacles to implementation. Stakeholders' concerns included data privacy and the impact of PLF technology on human-animal relationships and farmers' duty of care. Stakeholders prioritized camera systems for monitoring pig health and welfare and ensuring individual pig identification in future PLF development.
FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Cesar Revoredo-Giha, Luiza Toma, Faical Akaichi, Ian Dawson
Summary: This study investigates the consumption and nutritional implications of underutilized crops in current diets. Using millet as a case study in Uganda, the results show that although millet can improve the intake of macronutrients and some micronutrients, a significant price reduction is needed to achieve a substantial increase in its quantity in the diet given current preferences and demand inelasticity.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Amer Ait-Sidhoum, Bouali Guesmi, Juan H. Cabas-Monje, Jose M. Gil
Summary: The study found that farms in Germany, France, and Spain experienced overall productivity progress with the adoption of new feeding technology, while Polish farms did not improve. The impact of ad libitum feeding technique on productivity was greater for all countries.
SPANISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)