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Investigating Preferences For Environment Friendly Production

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  • Riccardo SCARPA

    (Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna)

  • Fiorenza SPALATRO

    (Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna)

  • Maurizio CANAVARI

    (Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna)

Abstract

This paper reports some preliminary results on a mixed logit random utility analysis of conjoint data from costumers' preferences over agricultural products. The data are collected via a telematic sample representative of Italian households. The survey instrument was implemented via a computer supported system. A multivariate normal full correlation structure is imposed in the mixed logit estimation and the implications of such a taste structure are examined.

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  • Riccardo SCARPA & Fiorenza SPALATRO & Maurizio CANAVARI, 2005. "Investigating Preferences For Environment Friendly Production," Others 0505003, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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