Are Eco-Labels Valuable? Evidence from the Apparel Industry

Wesley Nimon and John Beghin ()

Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) Publications from Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University

Abstract: Environmentally friendly labels, or eco-labels, have begun appearing on products in the United States and Europe as a manifestation of industry efforts to be perceived as environment-friendly. This study investigates the extent of market valuation of the environmental claims made by apparel manufacturers.

Date: 1998-11
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Working Paper: Are Eco-Labels Valuable? Evidence from the Apparel Industry (2008)
Journal Article: Are Eco-Labels Valuable? Evidence From the Apparel Industry (1999)
Working Paper: Are Eco-Labels Valuable? Evidence from the Apparel Industry (1999)
Working Paper: Are Eco-Labels Valuable? Evidence From the Apparel Industry (1999)
Working Paper: ARE ECO-LABELS VALUABLE? EVIDENCE FROM THE APPAREL INDUSTRY (1998)
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