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An Environmental-Economic Assessment of Genetic Modification of Agricultural Crops

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  • Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh

    (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam & Autonomous University Barcelona)

  • Justin M. Holley

    (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

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The advantages and disadvantages of genetic modification of organisms in agriculture are reviewed. These relate to the environment, human health, socio-economic effects, population growth, and differential consequences for developed and developing countries. An overall evaluation requires that attention is given to the perception and endogeneity of uncertainty, irreversibility, the availability of alternatives, and a comparison with other complex issues. Some implications for an effective public strategy are outlined. This discussion paper has resulted in a publication in Futures , 2002, 34(9-10), 807-22.

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  • Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh & Justin M. Holley, 2001. "An Environmental-Economic Assessment of Genetic Modification of Agricultural Crops," Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers 01-025/3, Tinbergen Institute.
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    1. Holm-Muller, Karin, 2004. "Neue Entwicklungen in der Debatte um gentechnisch veränderte Pflanzen," German Journal of Agricultural Economics, Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin, Department for Agricultural Economics, vol. 53(04), pages 1-4.

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