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Public Perceptions Of Biotechnology And Acceptance Of Genetically Modified Food

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Hossain, Ferdaus
Onyango, Benjamin
Adelaja, Adesoji
Schilling, Brian
Hallman, William
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Public debate on biotechnology is embroiled in controversy over the risks and benefits associated with this emerging technology. Using data from a national survey, this study analyzes public acceptance of biotechnology in food production. Empirical results suggest that while there is general optimism about biotechnology, and support for its use in plants, public approval of its use in animals is perhaps more limited. Younger and more educated individuals are generally more supportive of biotechnology. Attitudes towards biotechnology differ substantially between males and females, and between whites and non-whites. While people'’s religious and social views, confidence in scientists, corporations and government have significant influence, income and regional differences do not have significant effects on public acceptance of biotechnology.

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Paper provided by Rutgers University, Food Policy Institute in its series Working Papers with number 18185.

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  1. Moon, Wanki & Balasubramanian, Siva, 2001. "A Multi-Attribute Model Of Public Acceptance Of Genetically Modified Organisms," 2001 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Chicago, IL 20745, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association). [Downloadable!]
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