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Environmental Effects of Genetically Modified Crops: Differentiated Risk Assessment and Management

In: Regulating Agricultural Biotechnology: Economics and Policy

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  • David E. Ervin

    (Portland State University)

  • Rick Welsh

    (Clarkson University)

Abstract

The environmental risks and benefits of genetically modified crops have varying degrees of certainty. The U.S. regulatory system evaluates a suite of hazards for the crops primarily by minimizing type I error. However, genetically modified crops vary widely in their potential for environmental harm. We develop a differentiated risk assessment process using three models that shift from primary emphasis on controlling type I error for crops similar to conventionally bred varieties to stringent control of type II error for the most novel genetically modified crops. Parallel risk management approaches with economic considerations are discussed. Crop biotechnology development implications are drawn.

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  • David E. Ervin & Rick Welsh, 2006. "Environmental Effects of Genetically Modified Crops: Differentiated Risk Assessment and Management," Natural Resource Management and Policy, in: Richard E. Just & Julian M. Alston & David Zilberman (ed.), Regulating Agricultural Biotechnology: Economics and Policy, chapter 0, pages 301-326, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nrmchp:978-0-387-36953-2_15
    DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-36953-2_15
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    1. David E. Ervin & Leland L. Glenna & Raymond A. Jussaume, 2011. "The Theory and Practice of Genetically Engineered Crops and Agricultural Sustainability," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 3(6), pages 1-28, June.
    2. Georgina Catacora-Vargas & Rosa Binimelis & Anne I. Myhr & Brian Wynne, 2018. "Socio-economic research on genetically modified crops: a study of the literature," Agriculture and Human Values, Springer;The Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society (AFHVS), vol. 35(2), pages 489-513, June.
    3. Krishna, Vijesh V. & Zilberman, David & Qaim, Matin, 2009. "GM Technology Adoption, Production Risk and On-farm Varietal Diversity," 2009 Annual Meeting, July 26-28, 2009, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 49173, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.

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