Determinants of participation versus consumption in the Nordic Swan eco-labeled market

Keith Brouhle and Madhu Khanna

Ecological Economics, 2012, vol. 73, issue C, 142-151

Abstract: This paper analyzes the determinants of demand for Nordic Swan eco-labeled paper products and whether the factors determining the discrete decision to buy a Swan-labeled product are different from those that determine the quantity purchased. Using observed consumer purchase data from Denmark, we find that prices and socio-demographic characteristics have a strong impact on the decision to purchase a Swan-labeled good. The quantity consumed of Swan-labeled goods, on the other hand, is strongly affected by the availability of Swan goods, discounts, and household size.

Keywords: Eco-labeling; Green goods; Double hurdle models (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2011.10.011

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