A multiple‐standards framework to address externalities resulting from meat production. Issue 2 (15th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vissers, Luuk S. M.; Jongeneel, Roel A.; Saatkamp, Helmut W.; Oude Lansink, Alfons G. J. M.
• Is Part Of: Applied economic perspectives and policy. Volume 44:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 946
• Page End: 959
• Publication Date: 2021-02-15
• Subjects: externalities -- market effects -- meat supply chain -- partial equilibrium model -- standards; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Agriculture and state -- Periodicals; 338.105
• DOI: 10.1002/aepp.13152
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-5790

Abstract

Abstract: This article develops a framework for assessing the implementation of standards in a context of multiple negative externalities resulting from meat production. The framework is applied to the introduction of the New Dutch Retail Standard in the Dutch broiler market, a standard on animal welfare initiated by the private sector with national coverage. The results show that this standard did not lower producer, retailer, and consumer welfare; rather, social welfare increased by approximately 300 million euros. The framework provides a sound scientific basis for an ex ante analysis on the market potential of multiple standards. JEL CLASSIFICATION: D62; Q13; Q18