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Thwarting consumer choice : the case against mandatory labeling for genetically modified foods, Gary E. Marchant, Guy A. Cardineau, and Thomas P. Redick, (electronic book)

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Summary: Are consumers entitled to full disclosure about what is in their food? Many countries, including key U.S. trading partners in Europe and Asia, have adopted mandatory labeling laws for genetically modified crops such as corn and soybeans. Policymakers in the United States are under pressure from activist groups to adopt similar laws, and some public opinion polls suggest that 90 percent of Americans support mandatory GM labeling. But does GM labeling really protect consumers? In Thwarting Consumer Choice, Gary E. Marchant, Guy A. Cardineau, and Thomas P. Redick contend that mandatory GM labeling laws actually harm consumers by pushing genetically modified foods off the market. Although proponents of mandatory labeling often question the safety of genetically modified foods, the National Academy of Sciences and other leading research institutions agree that "GM foods present no unique risks, or greater risks than non-GM foods." Genetically modified foods are not only safe, but abundant and inexpensive. Because they require less use of pesticides and fewer acres of land than conventional crops, they do not overtax the environment. Future innovations could produce GM foods with increased vitamin levels and reduced fat content. Despite these vast benefits, the GM food industry is threatened by labeling requirements that are burdensome, expensive, and stigmatizing. Mandatory labeling would deter investment in this burgeoning biotechnology and deprive the public of important innovations. Ultimately, theauthors conclude, GM labeling laws are antithetical to the notion of consumer choice

Language: eng

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Washington, D.C., AEI Press, c2010

Extent: vii, 96 p.

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pt. 1. Introduction and background
pt. 2. Critique of the arguments for mandatory GM labeling
pt. 3. Arguments against mandatory GM labeling

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Title: Thwarting consumer choice

Title remainder: the case against mandatory labeling for genetically modified foods

Statement of responsibility: Gary E. Marchant, Guy A. Cardineau, and Thomas P. Redick

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Language: eng

Summary: Are consumers entitled to full disclosure about what is in their food? Many countries, including key U.S. trading partners in Europe and Asia, have adopted mandatory labeling laws for genetically modified crops such as corn and soybeans. Policymakers in the United States are under pressure from activist groups to adopt similar laws, and some public opinion polls suggest that 90 percent of Americans support mandatory GM labeling. But does GM labeling really protect consumers? In Thwarting Consumer Choice, Gary E. Marchant, Guy A. Cardineau, and Thomas P. Redick contend that mandatory GM labeling laws actually harm consumers by pushing genetically modified foods off the market. Although proponents of mandatory labeling often question the safety of genetically modified foods, the National Academy of Sciences and other leading research institutions agree that "GM foods present no unique risks, or greater risks than non-GM foods." Genetically modified foods are not only safe, but abundant and inexpensive. Because they require less use of pesticides and fewer acres of land than conventional crops, they do not overtax the environment. Future innovations could produce GM foods with increased vitamin levels and reduced fat content. Despite these vast benefits, the GM food industry is threatened by labeling requirements that are burdensome, expensive, and stigmatizing. Mandatory labeling would deter investment in this burgeoning biotechnology and deprive the public of important innovations. Ultimately, theauthors conclude, GM labeling laws are antithetical to the notion of consumer choice

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http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate: 1958-

http://library.link/vocab/creatorName: Marchant, Gary Elvin

Dewey number: 363.19/29

Index: index present

LC call number: TP374.5

LC item number: .M36 2010eb

Literary form: non fiction

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http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate: 1959-

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Cardineau, Guy A
Redick, Thomas P.

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Genetically modified foods
Genetically modified foods

Label: Thwarting consumer choice : the case against mandatory labeling for genetically modified foods, Gary E. Marchant, Guy A. Cardineau, and Thomas P. Redick, (electronic book)

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Thwarting consumer choice : the case against mandatory labeling for genetically modified foods

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Washington, D.C., AEI Press, c2010

Bibliography note: Includes bibliographical references and index

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Color: multicolored

Content category: text

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Contents: pt. 1. Introduction and background -- pt. 2. Critique of the arguments for mandatory GM labeling -- pt. 3. Arguments against mandatory GM labeling

Control code: ebr10454785

Dimensions: unknown

Extent: vii, 96 p.

Form of item: electronic

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Original version note: Original electronic resource

Reproduction note: Electronic resource.

Specific material designation: remote

Label: Thwarting consumer choice : the case against mandatory labeling for genetically modified foods, Gary E. Marchant, Guy A. Cardineau, and Thomas P. Redick, (electronic book)

Publication

Washington, D.C., AEI Press, c2010

Bibliography note: Includes bibliographical references and index

Carrier category: online resource

Carrier category code

Carrier MARC source: rdacarrier

Color: multicolored

Content category: text

Content type code

Content type MARC source: rdacontent

Contents: pt. 1. Introduction and background -- pt. 2. Critique of the arguments for mandatory GM labeling -- pt. 3. Arguments against mandatory GM labeling

Control code: ebr10454785

Dimensions: unknown

Extent: vii, 96 p.

Form of item: electronic

Media category: computer

Media MARC source: rdamedia

Media type code

Original version note: Original electronic resource

Reproduction note: Electronic resource.

Specific material designation: remote

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