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BMJ OpenObjective Efforts to implement health tax policies to control the consumption of harmful commodities and enhance public health outcomes have garnered substantial recognition globally. However, their successful adoption remains a complex endeavour.
Abdillah Ahsan +9 more
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Demographic Research, 2015 Background: Adult lifespan variation has been stagnant since the 1960s in most developed countries, despite increases in longevity. However, national averages mask large socioeconomic differences.
Alyson van Raalte +2 more
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A Scoping Review of Nudges for Enhancing Agricultural Policy
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Following PRISMA guidelines, we conduct a scoping review on 18 empirical studies on nudging interventions for farmers in Europe and the USA. The evidence on the effectiveness of nudges is mixed. Some studies demonstrate positive outcomes, particularly when nudges are combined with other interventions; others report no effect or negative ...
Nadja El Benni +4 more
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Do Consumers Value Diversity in Agriculture? A Choice Experiment
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Farm ownership in the US today is racially and ethnically homogeneous. Diverse farmers and ranchers make up less than 10% of all producers, they tend to be less financially stable and have tighter profit margins. In the past few years, both government and industry programs have aimed to increase the participation and profitability of diverse ...
Maria Kalaitzandonakes +2 more
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Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Amidst dwindling state funding and the legislative withdrawal from public university research support, a heightened political process shapes the allocation of scarce tax dollars. This article explores how advocacy within the political process influences funding support for higher education from state legislatures.
Gregory M. Perry +2 more
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Essays on Demographic Economics
, 2017 This thesis consists of three chapters. In Chapter 1, I explore the effects of educational assortative matching on household income inequality. Income differences across households are larger the more similar are the earnings potentials of breadwinners within the household.
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Indoor agriculture (IA) presents a pathway to producing leafy greens more sustainably by strictly controlling the growing environment, increasing the efficiency of water and land resources use, reducing pesticide application, and enhancing quality characteristics.
Joseph Seong +3 more
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Reliance on scientists and experts during an epidemic: Evidence from the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy
SSM: Population Health, 2021 Research suggests trust in experts and authorities are important correlates of compliance with public health measures during infectious disease outbreaks.
Pietro Battiston +2 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables is standard in many grocery stores. This mixed methods study aims to identify the role packaging plays in consumer choice and what packaging material consumers prefer. We analyzed data from quantitative stated preference experiments with a quota sample of 485 consumers living in Germany.
Mira Lehberger +2 more
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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS AS A FACTOR OF STUDENT LOYALTY: A MARKETING APPROACH [PDF]
Zbornik Radova Ekonomskog Fakulteta u Istočnom SarajevuThis paper focuses on student loyalty in higher education. In higher education, loyalty primarily means building a stronger connection with students, shaping a positive perception, and spreading positive publicity about the institution. Loyalty in higher
Perica Macura , Nedeljka Elez
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