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Investigating the Role of Political Messaging on Preferences for Local Food Products in the United States

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  • Liu, Jianhui
  • Kassas, Bachir
  • Lai, John

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This study investigates whether wording a promotional marketing message as originating from the US government vs. the US president impacts consumers’ responsiveness to the message. Using a discrete choice experiment, it examines consumer responsiveness to President Biden’s order promoting domestic production. Results indicate that consumers are willing to pay a premium for domestically produced tomatoes, with variations based on political affiliations and product attributes like organic labeling and farm employment practices. However, findings on the significance of information treatment effects are mixed, suggesting that consumer responsiveness is unaffected by wording the message as originating from a broad political body vs. a specific politician.

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  • Liu, Jianhui & Kassas, Bachir & Lai, John, 2024. "Investigating the Role of Political Messaging on Preferences for Local Food Products in the United States," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 56(3), pages 405-428, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:56:y:2024:i:3:p:405-428_4
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