Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Moore School of Business
Director of Thesis
Dr. Tamara Sheldon
First Reader
Dr. Sarah Carroll
Second Reader
Dr. Sarah Carroll
Abstract
This research consists of an econometric analysis of the efficacy of a privatized sustainability certification model versus a proposed government-endorsed sustainability certification model within the United Sates market. Today, the widely accepted model of sustainability certification is constituted by a large market of private certifiers. By analyzing the effects of the current model and alongside the effects of a hypothetical government-endorsed system on consumer preferences for sustainably produced goods, the thesis aims to motivate further discussion into the possible benefit of adopting a government-sponsored sustainability certification system. In general, analysis of the data suggests much more promising and significant effects of the government-endorsed sustainability certification, especially for food products.
First Page
1
Last Page
52
Recommended Citation
Joseph, William F., "Consumers and Eco-labels: A Quantitative Analysis of the Effects of Various Sustainability Certification Models on Consumer Opinions" (2023). Senior Theses. 600.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/600
Rights
© 2023, William F Joseph