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Economic Analysis and Regulating Pesticide Biotechnology at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

In: Regulating Agricultural Biotechnology: Economics and Policy

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  • Derek Berwald

    (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

  • Sharlene Matten

    (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

  • David Widawsky

    (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

Abstract

This chapter discusses the role that economic analysis plays in pesticide regulation for plant-incorporated protectants and compares that to how economic analysis is used in conventional pesticide regulatory decisions. The goal is to provide a description, for research economists, of what makes economic research on agricultural biotechnology relevant to regulatory decision makers. It is our hope that in providing this perspective, economists will be able to develop a stronger sense of what types of research questions and approaches could actually inform policy. This enhanced understanding would serve the interests of those researchers seeking to make a policy contribution and could provide useful, independent analysis to help policymakers in making regulatory decisions.

Suggested Citation

  • Derek Berwald & Sharlene Matten & David Widawsky, 2006. "Economic Analysis and Regulating Pesticide Biotechnology at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency," Natural Resource Management and Policy, in: Richard E. Just & Julian M. Alston & David Zilberman (ed.), Regulating Agricultural Biotechnology: Economics and Policy, chapter 0, pages 21-35, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nrmchp:978-0-387-36953-2_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-36953-2_2
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