The economic benefits of nutrition labeling: A case study for fresh meat and poultry products

Journal of Consumer Policy

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 185-207

  Crutchfield, Stephen ^a   Kuchler, Fred ^a   Variyam, Jayachandian N ^a  

^a ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

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EID: 33745595726     PISSN: 01687034     EISSN: 15730700     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1012235828509     Document Type: Article

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