 Labeling Regulations and Segregation of First- and Second-Generation GM Products: Innovation Incentives and Welfare EffectsGianCarlo Moschini and Harvey Lapan Chapter Chapter 13 in Regulating Agricultural Biotechnology: Economics and Policy, 2006, pp 263-281 from Springer Abstract: Abstract We review some of the most significant issues and results on the economic effects of genetically modified (GM) product innovation, with emphasis on the question of GM labeling and the need for costly segregation and identity preservation activities. The analysis is organized around an explicit model that can accommodate the features of both first-generation and second-generation GM products. The model accounts for the proprietary nature of GM innovations and for the critical role of consumer preferences vis-à-vis GM products, as well as for the impacts of segregation and identity preservation and the effects of a mandatory GM labeling regulation. We also investigate briefly a novel question in this setting, the choice of “research direction” when both cost-reducing and quality-enhancing GM innovations are feasible. Keywords: identity preservation; labeling; market failure; product differentiation; welfare (search for similar items in EconPapers) There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:nrmchp:978-0-387-36953-2_13 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-36953-2_13 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Natural Resource Management and Policy from Springer |
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