A Differential Examination of the Effect of Mandatory Country of Origin of Labeling on the Beef Sector

Andrew Schmitz, Charles B Moss () and Troy Schmitz

No 19158, 2005 Annual meeting, July 24-27, Providence, RI from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: The introduction of mandatory country of origin labeling in the agricultural sector promises to yield consumer benefits by providing additional information to consumers. However, these benefits will be partially offset by the cost of labeling paid by producers. This study derives the labeling cost required to offset consumer gains from labeling.

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