Lending credencemotivation, trust, and organic certification

Various forms of regulation are often used to improve the performance of markets when relevant information is lacking. A good example is markets for credence goods or goods with characteristics that are difficult or impossible for consumers to observe even after purchase and use.

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Title Lending credencemotivation, trust, and organic certification
Description Various forms of regulation are often used to improve the performance of markets when relevant information is lacking. A good example is markets for credence goods or goods with characteristics that are difficult or impossible for consumers to observe even after purchase and use.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Sustainable food system
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Organic agriculture
  • Soil quality
  • Production costs
  • Certification
  • Beliefs
Contributing organisations Holland Agricultural and Economics
Author Steve Holland
Year 2016
Type of document Factsheet
Language English
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Country Global
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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