Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to offer an overview of dietary transition patterns and a discussion of the food-related health issues in China. Design/methodology/approach: The paper builds on a review of the existing literature on food consumption and diet changes in China, and...

There has been growing public opposition against genetically modified (GM) foods. Using a dichotomous choice contingent valuation methodology, we analyze the factors that affect the willingness to pay for GM-corn-fed beef by consumers in Spokane, Washington. The mean discount required to choose...

In April 2000, India eliminated the quantitative import restriction of apples and instituted a trade barrier in the form of lower ad valorem tariffs. This study examines the impacts of Indian trade policies on the apple market by reviewing the government policies, discussing mathematical and...