FARM ANIMAL WELFARE ECONOMICS
Keywords:
farm animal welfare, economics, costs, benefits, willingness to payAbstract
This paper reviews the literature regarding the economics of the farm animal
welfare. The following issues are addressed: productions costs and savings of the
animal welfare regulations, benefits of improved animal welfare, and consumers’
willingness to pay for animal-friendly products.
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