Biotechnology and the Consumer : A research project sponsored by the Office of Consumer Affairs of Industry Canada /
This volume analytically explores consumer perspectives of biotechnology and the ability of the marketplace to address consumer needs and concerns regarding this frontier technology. This includes an examination of: how science-based industries with complex market transactions provide information an...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, MA :
Springer US,
1999.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This volume analytically explores consumer perspectives of biotechnology and the ability of the marketplace to address consumer needs and concerns regarding this frontier technology. This includes an examination of: how science-based industries with complex market transactions provide information and choice to consumers; how consumers' perspectives of risk and uncertainty extend beyond scientific assessments of risks and hence their market demand for new products; how consumers influence the economy and societal values by bringing to their purchasing decisions a broader range of ethical, social and environmental concerns; how consumers gain a greater understanding of the importance of consumer acceptance to the successful development of this technology by examining the linkages between capital markets and consumer perspectives; how companies compete and are structured in the marketplace and how their behavior impacts on consumer welfare; and mechanisms for consumer participation and consultation. The volume also examines various non-market mechanisms for promoting choice, regulating risks and consulting with the public on the social-ethical aspects raised by biotechnology. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 509 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781461553113 (electronic bk.) 1461553113 (electronic bk.) |