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An Analysis of Socio-Economic Factors and Consumer Motivations Influencing Organic Food Consumption: Barriers, Public Policy, and Sustainable Economic Practices

In: Proceedings of the IBA IEA Conference on Economics and Public Policy (Ecofluence 2024)

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  • Ashu Chaudhary

    (Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Department of Economics)

  • Pranav Kumar Anand

    (Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Department of Economics)

Abstract

With the surge in demand for organic products, driven by health-conscious and eco-aware consumers, this study delves into how organic food consumption can pave the way for sustainable economic practices. Through a detailed survey of 270 respondents in Lucknow, the research unpacks consumer motivations—highlighting their preference for freshness, chemical-free produce, and environmental responsibility. However, barriers like limited availability and unclear certification hinder greater adoption. Utilizing advanced correlation and regression analyses, the study reveals how factors like income and product quality shape organic food spending. The findings emphasize the critical role of public policy in driving sustainable consumption by enhancing organic product availability, tightening certification standards, and incentivizing both producers and consumers. With strategic policies, governments can leverage the organic food market to promote long-term environmental and economic sustainability. This study not only maps the future of organic consumption but also shows how public policy can transform consumer behavior into a force for global sustainability.

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  • Ashu Chaudhary & Pranav Kumar Anand, 2025. "An Analysis of Socio-Economic Factors and Consumer Motivations Influencing Organic Food Consumption: Barriers, Public Policy, and Sustainable Economic Practices," Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research, in: Prashant Kulkarni & Subhash Sharma (ed.), Proceedings of the IBA IEA Conference on Economics and Public Policy (Ecofluence 2024), pages 147-166, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:advbcp:978-94-6463-766-3_8
    DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-766-3_8
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