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Ökoverbände in der Identitätskrise? Eine clubtheoretische Analyse

Jahn, Gabriele; Schramm, Matthias and Spiller, Prof. Dr. Achim (2004) Ökoverbände in der Identitätskrise? Eine clubtheoretische Analyse. [Organic Associations in identity crisis? A club theoretical analysis.] 8. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau – Ende der Nische, Kassel, 01.03.2005 - 04.03.2005. In: Heß, J and Rahmann, G (Eds.) Ende der Nische, Beiträge zur 8. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau, kassel university press GmbH, Kassel.

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Compliance with the rules of organic production has been motivated intrinsically. Cooperative behaviour, thus, has been a key issue in assuring organic quality. However, the environment is continuously changing. An increasing number of farmers is producing organic food not only driven by altruism, but by economic factors and public support (i.e., subsidies). The following contribution aims to reveal determinants for an efficient quality assurance within an organic farming association. It focuses on changes related to the introduction of a public certification system and the “loss” of social cohesion among the organic farmers. Based on the theory of club goods, an application of the decision theory approach underlines the analysis.


EPrint Type:Conference paper, poster, etc. (Paper)
Keywords:Richtlinien und Kontrolle, Entwicklung Ökolandbau
Subjects: Values, standards and certification
Farming Systems > Social aspects
Research affiliation: Germany > University of Göttingen > Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
International Conferences > Scientific Conferences D,A,CH > 2005
Deposited By:Jahn, M.Sc.Dipl.-Ing. Gabriele
ID Code:3732
Deposited On:05 Mar 2005
Last Modified:20 Aug 2009 16:24
Document Language:German - Deutsch
Status:Published
Refereed:Peer-reviewed and accepted

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