Mzoughi , Naoufel (2014) Do organic farmers feel happier than conventional ones? An exploratory analysis. Ecological Economics, 103, pp. 38-43.
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Summary
We examine the relationship between organic farming and subjective well-being or life satisfaction. Applying an ordered probit model to a sample of French farmers located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) area (Southeast), we find that organic farmers report higher levels of life satisfaction, compared to the conventional ones. Moreover, this positive relationship holds for both recently-converted and earlier-converted farmers. Our findings also show that subjective well-being is positively associated with income, profitability, satisfaction at work, social recognition, and good health.
EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
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Keywords: | Happiness; Organic farming; Satisfaction; Subjective well-being |
Subjects: | Food systems > Food security, food quality and human health Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Values, standards and certification > Regulation |
Research affiliation: | France France > Agribio France > INRA - Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2014.04.015 |
Deposited By: | Mzoughi, Naoufel |
ID Code: | 26308 |
Deposited On: | 13 Aug 2014 09:27 |
Last Modified: | 13 Aug 2014 09:27 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
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