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Consumer Attitudes toward Genetically Modified Foods: A U.S.-China Risk-Benefit Perception Comparison
Chen Xi 1 *,Robert B. Harris 2
1.Nanjing Agricultural University
2.Indiana University Purdue University
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Opened online:12 June 2006
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Citation: Chen Xi,Robert B. Harris.Consumer Attitudes toward Genetically Modified Foods: A U.S.-China Risk-Benefit Perception Comparison[OL]. [12 June 2006] http://en.paper.edu.cn/en_releasepaper/content/7080
 
 
Consumer response toward Genetically Modified (GM) foods have been largely negative across the developed world, but studies conducted in the United States show different results. Like other developing countries, studies conducted in China also obtain opposite results from the majority of developed countries. This paper compares consumer attitudes toward GM foods in both countries. We conclude that the positive perception towards GM foods in China stems from more urgent needs for the improvement of food availability and nutrition. Additionally, perceived risk may be smaller due to trust in government, relatively positive attitudes toward health and environment and positive perceptions of science. This is contrary to the smaller perceived risks and benefits found in the US.
Keywords:genetically modified foods; risk-benefit perception; China; the United States
 
 
 

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