Time preference and nutrition label use: Evidence from China.
Econ Hum Biol
; 47: 101184, 2022 12.
Article
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| ID: mdl-36116174
ABSTRACT
The assumption that label use behavior is, to some extent, intertemporal decision behavior because the benefit of label use cannot be realized instantly, is insufficiently considered. This paper is the first to examine directly if food nutrition label use is associated with behavioral inclinations in time preference. Using a theoretical analysis, this paper illustrates that individuals with lower present bias and higher long-run patience tend to use nutrition labels more frequently. In an empirical investigation, an analysis of a nationwide survey of 1220 Chinese adults confirmed that time preference relates to label use behavior, not only via impatience but also via hyperbolic discounting. Results of this study can help to better understand label-use behavior. They also provide important policy implications for the design of proper strategies for improving food nutrition label use, as well as help consumers in China and other developing countries choose healthier diets.
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1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud
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Etiquetado de Alimentos
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Econ Hum Biol
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China